Introduction to importing 'db drush' in Shell-Bash

In Shell-Bash, 'db drush' is a command used to import database dumps into MySQL. It is commonly used to transfer data between servers or create a backup of your database.

To use 'db drush' in Shell-Bash, you must have Drush installed. Drush is a command-line tool used to manage your Drupal website.

Using 'db drush'

To import a database dump using 'db drush', you need to execute the following command:

drush sql-cli < /path/to/your/dump.sql

This command will import the database dump located at "/path/to/your/dump.sql".

Additional options

There are several additional options you can use with 'db drush' to customize the import process:

• --structure-tables-key: This option allows you to specify which tables you want to import or exclude from the import.
• --skip-tables-key: This option allows you to exclude certain tables from the import process.
• --no-data: This option allows you to import only the database structure without any data.

To use any of these options, add them after the main command:

drush sql-cli < /path/to/your/dump.sql --structure-tables-key=my_table --no-data

Conclusion

Importing a database dump using 'db drush' is a simple and effective way to transfer data between servers or create backups. By using additional options, you can customize the import process to suit your specific needs. Remember to always keep your database backups up-to-date to ensure the safety of your data.