Quite normally, you may want to delete some records from within your MySQL database(s).
Or, you may wish you replace records in one MySQL database table, with records from a similarly structured, different database table, or even within the same record.
Ever wonder how to do a quick and efficient import of a bunch of records from one table into another table? Well, this article explains how to do this in just one command. And it works with any MySQL 4.x and 5.x database.
Sure, MySQL has a great mysqldump feature which makes live dynamic backups. Of course, if your system isn't set up with mysqldump, or if it's not working for some other reason, well, there is another quick-fix solution that really works, by making a binary backup of your mysql databases directory.
Here's how to do it in just 3 steps (yup. really.):
Generally speaking, this problem should be avoided. You should always keep good track of your root password and admin password. Of course, stuff happens. And when bad stuff hits the fan, there does exist a way you can reset your admin password without having to be able to hack into the Pentagon.
Here's how you replace your admin password in MySQL 4.x or 5.x, in just 4 Easy Steps! (yes, really).