how to backup my sql from a remote server

Question

I have My SQL running on my remote webserver.

What is the best way to back this up every night to my windows home server?

Thanks

Answer 1

1. Create a mysql SQL script with the backup process most likely having mysqldump or SELECT .. INTO OUTIFLE commands.

2. Create a .bat file to run the mysql script in step1 with command line. mysql -uuser -ppassword -host remoteserver.com database < script.sql

3. Set up Windows jobs to execute the bat file daily.