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Databases

Backup MySQL Database

How can I back up all of the data in my MySQL database?

Connection errors (MySQL)

When running the script, I get an error message that says Got an error: Bad ObjectDriver config: Connection error: [some error].

Converting Berkeley DB Files To New Version

I'm using the Berkeley DB, and after changing hosts/servers, I'm unable to login because the new server has a different version of Berkeley. How do I convert the database files to the new version?

Create MySQL Database Using CPanel

I have a MySQL database available on my server, and my hosting account uses CPanel. How can I set up my database?

Database Conversion

How do I convert from one database type to another?

Database Options

Which database options are available, and which one should I choose?

How Many Entries Will The Database Hold?

What is the maximum number of entries my Movable Type database can store?

No entry_id error

Trying to post a comment on my weblog results in a message that says An error occurred: No entry_id.

Recovery From Database Corruption

My database has been corrupted. Is there any way to avoid losing my data?

SCALAR Reference and Serialize.pm Errors

When performing various functions in Movable Type, I get errors that include SCALAR reference and/or refer to problems with Serialize.pm.

Syntax Error with Database Conversion Script

When trying to use the 3.2 mt-db2sql.cgi script, I get an error: You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near '1' at line 1 at mt-db2sql.cgi line 62.

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