Before you configure support for PIT backups and restores with the MySQL Standard/Community option, you must enable the MySQL Binary Log.
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 Using a text editor, open the file, and locate the “[mysqld]” section.  | 
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 IMPORTANT: If wanted, the “log-bin” entry added to the my.cnf file can be set up using the following syntax to specify a different file to house the Binary Log: log-bin=<NameOfDestinationFile> When you specify the name of the destination file for the Binary Log, use only the name of the file itself; do not include full path information or the filename extension. For more information about enabling the Binary Log, see the MySQL Reference Guide before continuing with installation of the plug-in.  | 
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 Start the MySQL Administrator application; for more information, see the relevant MySQL documentation.  | 
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 In the right pane, select the Log Files tab.  | 
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 Select the Binary Logfile Name check box, and either enter a unique name for the file, or leave the field blank to use the default value of log-bin.  | 
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 IMPORTANT: When you specify the name of the destination file for the Binary Log, use only the name of the file itself; do not include full path information or the filename extension. For more information about enabling the Binary Log, see the MySQL Reference Guide before continuing with installation of the plug-in.  | 
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 Exit the MySQL Administrator application.  | 
 
 
 
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 IMPORTANT: Sample images and procedures throughout this guide assume that you are using this two-machine environment and that configuration requirements have been met.  |