MySQL copy or clone database is a feature that allows us to create a duplicate copy of an existing database, including the table structure, indexes, constraints, default values, etc. Making a duplicate copy of an original database into a new database is very useful when accidentally our database is lost or failure. The most common use of making. MySQL Workbench is a MySQL administrator's dream come true. And like any good database management tool, MySQL Workbench has a built-in query tool and command shell. Show Comments Hide Comments.
In this article, we are going to discuss, how to find database names, how to find the current database and how to set the current database. Detailed information and examples are included with this.
How to find database names in MySQL
Below command is used to list all MySQL databases. SCHEMAS can be used as a synonym for DATABASES with the SHOW command. So we can substitute the keyword SCHEMAS instead of DATABASES in MySQL.
How to find database names SQL Server
Below command is used to list all SQL Server databases.
How to find current database in MySQL
DATABASE() function is used to show the name of the current database. It is the active database. All queries will give results based on the current database. We can substitute the function SCHEMA() instead of the function DATABASE() in MySQL.
How to find current database in SQL Server
Mysql Workbench Show Database Size
DB_NAME() function is used to show the name of the current database in SQL Server.
How to set the current database in MySQL and SQL Server
If we want to change the current database, we can use the below command. Right font 5 4 14. All queries are based on the current database.
To stop/start MySQL using MySQL Workbench:
- Select Server > Startup/Shutdown from the top menu
- A tab will open showing whether the server is stopped or started. Click either Stop Server or Start Server as required.
Here are screenshots for the above steps.
Top Menu
Select Server > Startup/Shutdown from the top menu of MySQL Workbench:
The Startup/Shutdown Screen
A tab will open showing whether the server is stopped or started. Click either Stop Server or Start Server as required:
Mysql Workbench Show All Databases
Note that stopping the MySQL server will close all current connections, and no applications will be able to use the server until it has been started again.