1.1 The mysqlbackup Client

All MySQL Enterprise Backup functions are executed with themysqlbackup client. It is used for performing different types of backup and restore operations, as well as other related tasks like backup compression, decompression, validation, and so on.

Use of themysqlbackup client and the related commands are explained and illustrated throughout this manual. For detailed information on themysqlbackup commands and command options, seePart III, “mysqlbackup Command Reference”.