backing up mysql to a win machine

[Anonymous]

I was wondering if there was a way to back up a mysql db using mysqldump directly to a win machine. I don’t want the drive of the win machine mounted 24-7 but just for the purpose of backing up this db. Can this be done with smbclient?

Like :
mysqldump…. | smbclient

One person suggested mounting the drive doing the copy then unmounting the drive. I supposed this is an option but I thougt there must be a shorter route. Any clues? It’s all gotta be done from the command line.

Thanks

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