Patrick, Yes I would be grateful for any examples you could provide. Of course don't want you to go out of your way or anything. Thanks, Mike H Patrick Fleming, EA wrote: > 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. >> >> >> >> >> >> --------------------------------------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: >> http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss