Best way to schedule MySQL backups.

Hi All,
I'm trying to use our Mac mini Server to schedule MySQL backups FROM another server. The newer MySQL Workbench does not have a way to schedule backups, but I did find AutoMySQLBackup:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/automysqlbackup/
Has anyone tried this with success, or is there a better/any other option? Again, I need to connect to MySQL on another server and backup the database locally - making offsite backups.
Thanks in advance for your help - Vijay

RMAN is the only utility that can read RMAN backupsets (which are the default) - forget about export/import for this purpose as they are completely different tools.
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