Kimball > backing up /etc/, /var/lib/mysql/ (customer databases are important)
if you're going to back up the database binaries directly, the database server should be stopped. Another approach is to do something like mysqldump, but if you're not using transactions your backup might be racing with write activity. Brad /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */
