We can use any of the two methods in this article in order to disable binlog when using MySQL in a Docker container. At Bobcares, with our MySQL Support Service, we can handle your issues.

How to Disable BINLOG when Using MySQL in Docker?

Binary log or the binlog keeps track of all DB changes, including inserts, updates, and deletions. It is important for operations like auditing, point-in-time recovery, and replication. Disabling the binlog, however, may be desirable in some situations, such as those involving testing, development, or particular setups.

We can turn off the binlog in a Docker container by setting the MySQL server parameters in a custom config file or using environment variables.

Method 1

We can disable the binary log by setting the MYSQL_LOG_BIN environment variable. So, in order to disable, set it to “0” or an empty string:

Method 2

In order to disable the binary log, we can also build a custom MySQL config file with the following settings:

1. Make a unique my.cnf file containing the following details. The binary log is disabled when the log-bin directive is used with an empty value.

2. Mount the custom config file and start the container:

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Conclusion

To sum up, we offer two easy solutions from our Tech team to disable binlog when using MySQL in a Docker container.