mysql - are own [sections] in my.conf ok? -


i reinventing wheel writing backup script dump mysql databases. exercise. therefore wondering, if can add own sections my.conf e.g.

[backup] backupdir = /backup/mysql/

could cause problem config?

yes, can add own sections. file meant to extensible. recommend it? not sure. if today [backup] section not used, tomorrow (in year, in decade) in future version of maria/mysql might used else own utility.


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