I Need a Backup Solution

"As I've stated in other threads, I have a backup protocol that relies on batch files executed from Windows Task Scheduler. I used Claude.ai to help me create the batch files. The batch files create and manage 3 generation of backups. I backup my development enviroment, my Apache server environment, my forum, and my MySQL databases. I want to have Task Scheduler run these at oh-dark-thirty. I want batch files to pause on completion"

"I ran into problems trying to do all that in a single batch file. It got to complex and convoluted; so I broke it into multiple batch files. I got everything to work except backing up the MySQL databases. I am only a beginner with MySQL. There might be built-in tools that would make this process easier, but Claude didn't suggest them. I might be trying to do something that cannot be done with batch files."

A backup protocol uses batch files executed by Windows Task Scheduler to manage three generations of backups for development environment, Apache server, forum, and MySQL databases. Batch files were created with assistance and are intended to run early morning and pause on completion so the Command Prompt window remains open for manual verification and integrity checks. Complexity led to splitting the workflow into multiple batch files. All components work except automated dumping of MySQL databases. MySQL expertise is limited and built-in tools may simplify the task. The goal is a noninteractive batch file that dumps databases to a chosen folder for scheduled execution.

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