Overview
You can back up your MySQL databases hosted with DreamHost using the DreamHost panel, phpMyAdmin, or the command line.
Background
DreamHost provides several methods to back up your MySQL databases. The tools offered include the DreamHost panel, the provided phpMyAdmin interface, and command line options to generate a backup.
How do I back up my database?
You can use any of the following methods to back up a database.
How do I back up using the panel backup tool?
The account backup tool is located on your Manage Account page. It downloads all the data in your account, including all users, mailboxes, and databases (MySQL stored procedures are captured as well), in a series of .zip archive files. See this article for more information.
How do I back up using phpMyAdmin?
phpMyAdmin is a MySQL database administration tool that provides an easy-to-use UI through a web browser. See this article for instructions on how to backup your database using this tool.
How do I back up via SSH?
You can also back up your database by running a command or creating a script via SSH. See this article for further details.