MySql - Changing expire_logs_days without restarting the server

Question

I'm using MySql 5.5. Is it possible to change expire_logs_days and have the changes take effect without restarting the server?

Ran · Answer 1 · 2012-10-12 13:03:20Z

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thanks @dezso

here is how I changed it: SET GLOBAL expire_logs_days = 4;

answered Oct 12 '12 at 13:03

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