If you are writing automation in Perl (very common), you will certainly need to interact with the system. You have multiple ways to implement system interaction in Perl; one of the most efficient & effective methods is use of the system function.

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Today’s Tech Tip deals with performing fully automated (unattended) backups of a MySQL database from one system to another, even though there is no direct connectivity between the two systems.

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This is a new feature that I hope you enjoy – Tech Tip of the Day. With a technology background that dates back to just *before* the introduction of the IBM PC, I have had the pleasure of working with some cool, world-changing systems, software, and gear as both my business computing career and the Business Computing Industry have grown up together.

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Everyone has been bitten at least once over the years when a critical system crashes… and you have no backup. Since I run a production site used by thousands of people across the globe daily, being unprepared like that is simply not an option for me.
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