How To Move a MySQL Data Directory to a New Location
Databases grow over time, sometimes outgrowing the space on the file system, or leading to I/O contention. Whether you’re adding more space, evaluating ways to optimize performance, or looking to take advantage of other storage features, this tutorial will guide you through relocating MySQL’s data directory. Choose your operating system below to get started.
Ubuntu
20.04
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