Import SQL file by command line in Windows 7

Question

I want to import an SQL file (size > 500MB) into a database. I have wamp on my PC. Phpmyadmin does not work well with this size. I changed all parameters in php.ini (max_upload_

Answer 1

If you are using Windows PowerShell you may get the error:

The '<' operator is reserved for future use.

In that case just type the command:

cmd

To switch to the cmd shell and then retype the command and it will work.

c:\xampp\mysql\bin\mysql -u root -p my_database < my_database_dump.sql

To get back to PowerShell type:

exit