How do I check my storage engine in MySQL?

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Issue the SHOW ENGINES statement to view the available MySQL storage engines. Look for DEFAULT in the SUPPORT column. mysql> SHOW ENGINES; Alternatively, query the INFORMATION_SCHEMA.

What is the default storage engine of MySQL?

The default engine is InnoDB in MySQL 8.0. You can specify the default engine by using the --default-storage-engine server startup option, or by setting the default-storage-engine option in the my. cnf configuration file.

How do I find the database engine in MySQL workbench?

SELECT engine FROM INFORMATION_SCHEMA. TABLES WHERE table_schema='mydb' AND table_name='mytable'; Give it a Try !!!

How do I change the storage engine in MySQL?

Navigate to database table whose storage engine you wish to change. Click on Operations tab, under Table options you would find drop down called Storage Engine. Select storage engine of your choice from the Storage Engine drop down and click on Go button.

Where can I find InnoDB in MySQL?

You can view a list of InnoDB INFORMATION_SCHEMA tables by issuing a SHOW TABLES statement on the INFORMATION_SCHEMA database: mysql> SHOW TABLES FROM INFORMATION_SCHEMA LIKE 'INNODB%'; For table definitions, see Section 26.4, “INFORMATION_SCHEMA InnoDB Tables”.

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