Enable and disable a MySQL instance

{note:title=Notice}End-user level MySQL backup is not supported in Server Backup. Only super-users can complete MySQL backup. Sub-users are limited by Server user permission.
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A disabled instance retains its configuration but will not be backed up when the Policy executes in Server Backup Manager.

Follow the instructions below to enable/disable the MySQL instance.

1. In the Main Menu, click *Settings* and then *Policies* to access the _Policies_ page.


2. Find the necessary policy in the _Policies_ list, click the corresponding _Actions_ icon, and select *Edit Policy*.

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If the MySQL instance has been disabled and you want to enable it, click *Enable* in the _Actions_ menu.

You can see the current status in the _Enabled_ column. The status is indicated by the icons.
|| Icon || Meaning ||
| !enabled-16x16.gif! | Enabled MySQL Instance. |
| !disabled-16x16.gif! | Disabled MySQL Instance. |
4. Click the *Save* button in the _Edit Policy_ window to save the disable/enable action and continue. The changes to the MySQL instance are saved.
{info:title=Note}If you click *Cancel* in the _Edit Policy_ window without saving, no MySQL instance changes will be saved.
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