Move MySQL database to a new server

Question

What's the easiest way to move mysql schemas (tables, data, everything) from one server to another?

Is there an easy method move all this from one server running mysql to another also already running mysql?

Answer 1

If you are using SSH keys:

$ mysqldump --all-databases -u[user] -p[pwd] | ssh [host/IP] mysql -u[user] -p[pwd]

If you are NOT using SSH keys:

$ mysqldump --all-databases -u[user] -p[pwd] | ssh user@[host/IP] mysql -u[user] -p[pwd]

WARNING: You'll want to clear your history after this to avoid anyone finding your passwords.

$ history -c

Answer 2

Dump the Database either using mysqldump or if you are using PHPMyAdmin then Export the structure and data.

For mysqldump you will require the console and use the following command:

mysqldump -u <user> -p -h <host> <dbname> > /path/to/dump.sql

Then in the other server:

mysql -u <user> -p <dbname> < /path/to/dump.sql