Migrating a database is as simple as selecting the database in the left column, clicking the Export link, and saving the database to a file.

In this new window (Figure E), click the Browse button and then locate the .sql backup file you downloaded from the export. Figure E Restoring a MySQL database using the phpMyAdmin import tool.

I now have a database on it that I'd really rather not retype as well as a freshly installed Debian box. What steps are necessary to move the Windows MySQL database to the Debian (PortegeSQL?) server?

I would like to know whether a MySQL database can be copied from one machine to another using the mysqldump command instead of taking a snapshot by copying the data directory.

A quick, step-by-step guide to setting up, configuring, and managing a MySQL database server on Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Jack Wallen walks you through the process of connecting the DBeaver GUI tool to a remote MySQL server.