Alternative backup method for MariaDB databases #236

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MrUnknownDE · 2026-04-05T16:16:02+02:00

MrUnknownDE commented

2026-04-05 16:16:02 +02:00

Originally created by @eSOLcro on 1/14/2026

Hi,

First of all, thank you for Databasus — it’s a very useful tool.

Currently, MariaDB/MySQL backups rely on mysqldump, which works well for small to medium databases. However, for very large databases (e.g. >200 GB), I’ve experienced performance and reliability issues with logical dumps.

Would you consider adding optional support for physical backups using tools like mariabackup? In my experience, physical backups are much faster and more reliable for large InnoDB datasets. I understand this is a different backup model than SQL dumps and may not fit easily into the current architecture, but it would be very valuable as an alternative option.

Thanks for considering this.

*Originally created by @eSOLcro on 1/14/2026* Hi, First of all, thank you for Databasus — it’s a very useful tool. Currently, MariaDB/MySQL backups rely on mysqldump, which works well for small to medium databases. However, for very large databases (e.g. >200 GB), I’ve experienced performance and reliability issues with logical dumps. Would you consider adding optional support for physical backups using tools like mariabackup? In my experience, physical backups are much faster and more reliable for large InnoDB datasets. I understand this is a different backup model than SQL dumps and may not fit easily into the current architecture, but it would be very valuable as an alternative option. Thanks for considering this.

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Reference: github/databasus#236