Re: shell script for automated backups

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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