percona-xtrabackup@8.0 ☆
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Description:
Open source hot backup tool for InnoDB and XtraDB databases
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @percona  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Databases
Tags: database backup mysql percona xtrabackup recovery
Install: brew install percona-xtrabackup@8.0
About:
Percona XtraDB Backup 8.0 is a hot backup tool for MySQL and compatible databases that creates consistent physical backups without locking InnoDB tables. It supports incremental backups, compression, and encryption, enabling efficient storage and secure data handling. The tool is widely used for point-in-time recovery and setting up replication replicas with minimal downtime.
Key Features:
  • Hot, non-blocking backups for InnoDB/XtraDB tables
  • Incremental backups and point-in-time recovery
  • Compression and encryption support
  • Fast physical backup with parallel processing
  • Prepares backups for immediate use on MySQL/Percona Server
Use Cases:
  • Creating production backups without downtime
  • Setting up replication replicas quickly
  • Restoring databases to a specific point in time
  • Disaster recovery planning and drills
Alternatives:
  • mariabackup – MariaDB's fork of XtraBackup; best for MariaDB environments
  • mysqldump – Logical backup; slower and locks tables but portable across versions
  • MySQL Enterprise Backup – Commercial tool with official support and additional features
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 24, 2026 8:18pm 0 REVISION_ONLY d2d8a9aa
Jan 13, 2026 8:03am 10 REVISION_ONLY 355cca92
Jan 11, 2026 10:54am 9 REVISION_ONLY 3d69ee43
Dec 29, 2025 3:55pm 8 REVISION_ONLY 8e84f3b9
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