Thanks Tom, I'm using linux.
So you think running Runtime.getRuntime().exec(String cmdline) from within a Servlet is viable? Can you think of any potential issues with using this solution? I'm just trying fathom, as quickly as possible, whether there are any "show stoppers" in taking this route. Frank. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom K" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Tomcat Users List'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2004 2:45 PM Subject: RE: Database backups initiated from Tomcat > What operating system are you using? It is possible to call System (and > database) commands within java to execute the mysqldump script. For > example for basically any operating system you can execute a > Runtime.getRuntime().exec(String cmdline) > > Tom Kochanowicz > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Frank Burns [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2004 8:05 AM > To: Tomcat Users List > Subject: Database backups initiated from Tomcat > > Hi, > > I have an urgent requirement where I have to initiate a database backup > (of > three mySQL tables) prior to performing an upload and update of the > database. > > The preferred method of backing up is to use the mysqldump script. > > Can anyone: > > 1) tell me whether this is possible -- i.e., running the mysqldump > script > from a servlet > > 2) give me any clues/details on the best way to do this? > > Thanks, > > Frank. > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > --- > Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.682 / Virus Database: 444 - Release Date: 5/11/2004 > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.682 / Virus Database: 444 - Release Date: 5/11/2004 > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
