Re: mysql binary logs

[Chris McClenaghan]

viju padman wrote:
> I have a general question about the binary logging
> during replication.
>
> Lets says I start at myserver-bin.001.
> I know the logs keep increasing
> progressivley(without doing a PURGE MASTER), but
> is there a certain number after which it will roll
> back ?


Additionally, inquiring minds would like to know if the wrap around (presumably at 999) is handled gracefully? For example, if I have logs 998, 999, 001, 002 and request a PURGE MASTER LOGS TO <master-binary-log>.002 that the 998, 999 and 001 are deleted.

Thanks for answers to both questions.