MySQL Administrators Guide and Language Reference (2nd Edition)

This chapter describes the various replication features provided by MySQL. It introduces replication concepts, shows how to set up replication servers, and serves as a reference to the available replication options. It also provides a list of frequently asked questions (with answers), and troubleshooting advice for solving replication problems.

For a description of the syntax of replication-related SQL statements, see the "MySQL Language Reference."