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Replication and Raid isn't a backup because what if i do this in mysql mysql> drop database production; No way raid/replication will save you then. Same thing
by hijinks 13y ago
Replication and Raid isn't a backup because what if i do this in mysql
mysql> drop database production;
No way raid/replication will save you then. Same thing for some rogue delete statement gets in the code that deletes too much data.
Raid isn't a good backup because groups of drives are known to die at once or around the same time.
- wiredfool 13y agoYou can't drop a database on postgres if anyone is connected to it, which is likely the case on production.