mysql_mysqldump

Dumping and Importing database

Best practice states that the /home/user/.my.cnf or /root/.my.cnf file should be created (depending on what user you are taking the dump with) with the appropriate credentials before taking a mysql dump. This is not mandatory but certainly makes life easier when working with mysql
Creating the file is as easy as:

        
              vim /root/.my.cnf

        
              [client]
user: root
password: mypassword

Viewing databases outside of mysql

You can view your mysql databases without logging into mysql with the following command:

        
              mysql -e "show databases"

        
              mysqlshow