Database corruption happens. Whether it’s from unexpected shutdown, filesystem errors, or hardware issues, knowing how to recover from backups is essential sysadmin knowledge. When to Use Backups vs. Native Repair Tools Before jumping to restore from backup, consider your options: Native repair tools (REPAIR TABLE, CHECK TABLE) are faster and preserve recent data Backup restoration…
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A MySQL table marked as crashed typically occurs after unclean shutdowns, power failures, or server crashes. Error 145 indicates the table structure is corrupted and needs repair before queries can proceed. Checking Table Status Before attempting repair, check the table status: CHECK TABLE mybb_sessions; This returns detailed information about corruption. Common status values: OK —…