Import sql file to database using wamp

Question

I tried to import my yyy.sql file (large file) into the xxx database via wampserver. I copied the yyy.sql file to the C: drive and through the mysql console mysql> use xxx mysql> source C: \ yyy.sql

when I execute these commands it seems to read every line. after that it gives MySQL> and when I check the xxx database, it shows empty. what's wrong?

Answer 1

Option 1; Phpmyadmin

1. left click wamp -> phpmyadmin 2. select database then click import (top right) 3. locate the database and click go. 

Option 2; Using the command line.

The easiest way to import a sql file into a database in WAMP using the command line is as follows:

 1. Open Command Prompt (CMD - DOS) get into the mysql folder, which in my case works like this C:\> cd C:\wamp\bin\mysql\mysql5.0.51b\bin 2. Then use this command to fire up MySQL This line basically connects you to the mysql database of your choice. (-p for password if you have one) C:\wamp\bin\mysql\mysql5.0.51b\bin> mysql.exe -use databasename -u username -p 3. To make things easier, copy the SQL file into the same folder as mysql.exe, and then run this mysql> source myfilename.sql; 

Answer 2

• OPEN file filename.sql in NOTEPAD .....

• COPY all content ..... left

• Click wamp> phpmyadmin .....

• CREATE A NEW DATABASE .....
• and go to the SQL tab and paste the contents into it .....

• then press GO ... Hooray!

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