Mike,

I run a script which I think is somewhat complex but more complete for 
backing up web and other folders. I use a tar and rsync combination, 
have current and 14 days rolling backup and use two different scripts, 
one on the server and one on a machine that pulls the files from the 
server as the backup machine.
I'd be happy to forward them to you.



mike hoy wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I'm running a webserver and decided to back it up using a crontab.
> 
> But first I need a good shell script for crontab to execute.
> 
> I created this shell script:
> 
> Can someone look at this is give a bit of advice.
> 
> #!/bin/bash
> 
> echo "beginning to copy files..."
> 
> cp -R * /mnt/DesktopBackup/website/
> 
> echo "done copying files..."
> 
> I run this script from inside of my web directory. which is the source 
> of the backup.
> 
> Question: is the -R what allows me to copy folders and their 
> subdirectories?? or is their a better way to do this?
> 
> I have lots of folders within folders within folders... it's a mess.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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