Fastest PHP-script for MySQL backup and restore (5-8 times faster than phpmyadmin). Work with huge databases of hundreds or thousands of megabytes. Can work in several stages (to bypass the time restrictions). Has a modern web 2.0 interface with AJAX.
Sypex Dumper is a PHP-script, which can help you create a backup (dump) of a MySQL database, and also restore the database from the backup if needed. Unlike many similar programs (scripts), is optimized for maximum performance, as well as for working with large databases of hundreds or thousands of megabytes. Key features, briefly - backup and restore of MySQL database without using third-party programs, just pure PHP; - impressive performance; - support for two formats, file compression (Gzip and Bzip2); - friendly Web 2.0 interface with AJAX; - work in several stages (to bypass the restrictions about time); - special file format with the meta-information; - MySQL service functions (check, optimize, repair); - smart backup with post-processing;