> I need to run a simple MySQL Backup statement without causing too much > strain on the server what would be the best method? > > I am thinking about running a cron to run a PHP script which simply > dumbs the backup file in a DIR on a daily basis? You could try this, it's easy to set up, and it's working well for me: http://sourceforge.net/projects/phpmybackup/ -- sarah sweeney web developer & programmer portfolio: http://sarah.designshift.com blog: http://hardedge.ca