A Beginners Guide To MySQL Replication Part 2: Configuring Source and Replica Servers


 

A Beginners Guide To MySQL Replication Part 2: Configuring Source and Replica Servers

In the first part of this series, we spoke about MySQL Replication, the different types, replication formats, benefits, and downsides, as well as a brief introduction to the requirements needed for setting up MySQL Replication. To ensure we stay on track with our intended topic, it’s important to have certain prerequisites in place before we begin. While I won’t be able to provide an in-depth explanation, I recommend conducting research and preparing these environments beforehand.

1. Setup two computers, ideally virtual machines, one for the source server,