Error Code: 2006 – MySQL server has gone away when importing backup

The problem is probably caused by too large backup/restore script or SQL commands. The solution which works for me is increasing `max_allowed_packet` setting in my.ini

• Open “c:\ProgramData\MySQL\MySQL Server 5.6\my.ini”
• Change max_allowed_packet to 24M
• Save and restart mysql service

External sources:

• http://eppand.com/solution-to-mysql-error-2006-in-xampp/