Is MySQL a single file?

Is MySQL a file?

Technically everything is a "file" including folders.. your entire hard drive is giant file. Having said that, yes relational databases, MySQL included store data in a Data file on the hard drive.

What type of file is MySQL?

Regardless of the storage engine you choose, every MySQL table you create is represented on disk by a . frm file that describes the table's format (that is, the table definition). The file bears the same name as the table, with an . frm extension.

What is a single file database?

Single-file Cross-platform Database A database that is created on one machine can be copied and used on a different machine with a different architecture. SQLite databases are portable across 32-bit and 64-bit machines and between big-endian and little-endian architectures.

Where is MySQL db file?

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.