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Backing up MySQL Part 1: mysqldump

mysqldump is one of the most popular database backup tools in the MySQL world. The tool is prevalent partly because it’s very basic and quite powerful – mysqldump database backup tool is command line-based, very simple and very straightforward to use. As far as MySQL or its flavors (MariaDB and Percona Server) are concerned, this command line-based tool is one of the top choices for junior and senior database engineers across the world alike.

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Vector Datatype Dimensions

The new vector datatype in SQL Server 2025 requires a number dimension parameter. What is the maximum number of dimensions supported?

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