Rollback Data Changes
This feature is currently in beta.
After a data change completes, Bytebase can parse MySQL binary logs and build rollback SQL statements from the logs. This allows you to revert that data change if needed.
Requirements and limitations
- MySQL version is 5.7 or greater
- MySQL has row-based logging enabled.
- The affected tables should have
PRIMARY KEYorUNIQUEconstraints. - Bytebase cannot generate rollback statements that are bigger than 8MB currently.
How to use
Step 1 - Check if row-based logging is enabled
Connect to your MySQL instance and execute the following commands.
A convenient way is to use the SQL Editor Admin Mode.
SHOW VARIABLES LIKE 'log_bin';
The value should be ON.
SHOW VARIABLES LIKE 'binlog_format';
The value should be ROW.
Step 2 - Check binlog retention time
Bytebase needs your MySQL binlog to generate rollback SQL statements. Your binlog retention time should be at least 1 hour (3600 seconds).
The following commands returns the binary log expiration period in seconds.
SHOW VARIABLES LIKE 'binlog_expire_logs_seconds';
If you are using a managed MySQL, please refer to your provider's documentation on querying binlog retention time.
Bytebase cannot build rollback statements for a task from the distant past because the corresponding binlog may have already been purged.
Step 3 - Enable rollback SQL generation
Click "SQL Rollback" switch to request Bytebase to generate rollback SQL after data changes are completed.
Step 4 - Rollback
Click "Preview rollback issue".
The tables to perform rollbacks should have a PRIMARY KEY or UNIQUE constraint.
FAQ
Why I get "The rollback statement is empty"?
Some common reasons might lead to empty rollback statement.
- The task didn't change any row.
- The binlog has been purged. You may need to extend your binlog retention time.
