> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# SQL Backup System Overview

> Automated and manual backup system for MySQL and MariaDB databases with scheduled intervals, file storage, and full logging.

## 💾 What is the SQL Backup System?

The SQL Backup System is built to automate the backup process for **MySQL** and **MariaDB** databases. Whether you're running a game server, application, or platform, this system creates regular backups, saves them locally, and sends them to a specified channel in your Discord server.

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## 🧩 Key Features

* 🕒 **Scheduled Backups**\
  Automatically takes database backups at custom intervals — for example, every 5 hours — and sends them to a configured Discord channel.

* 📦 **Manual Backup Command**\
  Instantly trigger a backup with a single command when needed.

* 📁 **Timestamped File Storage**\
  Every backup file is saved with the date and time of creation, making it easy to manage and identify historical backups.

* 📜 **Detailed Logging**\
  Logs all important interactions including scheduled runs, manual executions, and any file errors for full transparency.

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## ⚙️ Full Control

All backup intervals, target channel, and system behavior are configurable to suit your specific use case — whether you're managing a production database or a testing environment.