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How are databases stored in MySQL?

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  1. Where is MySQL database data stored?
  2. Are MySQL databases stored locally?
  3. How database are stored?
Basically mySQL stores data in files in your hard disk. It stores the files in a specific directory that has the system variable "datadir". Opening a mysql console and running the following command will tell you exactly where the folder is located. 6 дек. 2015 г.


Where is MySQL database data stored?

The default data directory location is C:\Program Files\MySQL\MySQL Server 8.0\data , or C:\ProgramData\Mysql on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008. The C:\ProgramData directory is hidden by default. You need to change your folder options to see the directory and contents.

Are MySQL databases stored locally?

Sure. But where it is depends on the package you have chosen to install MySQL. Have a look at this SO answer for different options. /usr/local/mysql/ and /usr/local/var/mysql/ are usual locations.

How database are stored?

Database tables and indexes may be stored on disk in one of a number of forms, including ordered/unordered flat files, ISAM, heap files, hash buckets, or B+ trees. Each form has its own particular advantages and disadvantages. The most commonly used forms are B-trees and ISAM.

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