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We run MySQL 24×7 and we can’t afford a read lock even for a second. What should we do for backup?

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We run MySQL 24×7 and we can’t afford a read lock even for a second. What should we do for backup?

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• We recommend to take advantage of MySQL replication. • Stop replication for duration of backup off the slave • Resume replication.

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