MYD File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .MYD
Format Type Binary
Primary Use Storing MySQL table data
File Association MySQL Database
MIME Type application/octet-stream
Encoding Binary
Creator MySQL AB
Compression None
Used by MySQL Database Server
Contain Table Data
Readable by MySQL Server, Database Tools with MySQL Support
Editable with MySQL Server, Database Management Tools
Recoverable Yes, with specific data recovery tools
Backup Required Yes
Security Can be encrypted as part of overall database security
Accessibility Requires MySQL Server or compatible database management software
Part of MyISAM storage engine
Location on Server /var/lib/mysql/[database_name]/
File Pair .MYI (Index file), .frm (Table format file)
Importance Critical for data integrity in MyISAM tables
Storage Aspect Often stored on a server or cloud environment for scalability
Backup Practices Frequent backups recommended to prevent data loss