ggg6r34t / automated-backup-script

An automated backup script that simplifies data backup, offers encryption, compression, and remote backup, and seamlessly integrates with cloud storage services, providing unprecedented ease and efficiency.

Automated Backup Script

The Automated Backup Script is a Bash script that automates the backup process for specified files or directories. This script is designed to simplify the backup process and provide basic logging functionality.

Usage

Running the Script

1. Make the script executable: chmod +x backup.sh
2. To perform a backup, run: ./backup.sh /path/to/source /path/to/backup

Setting Up Cron Jobs

To automate backups at regular intervals, you can set up a cron job:

1. Open crontab: crontab -e
2. Schedule the script, e.g.: 0 2 * * * /path/to/backup.sh /path/to/source /path/to/backup

Make sure to adjust the paths and timing to match your preferences.

Configuration

Edit backup.sh to set source and backup directories:

source_dir="/path/to/source"
backup_dir="/path/to/backup"

Examples

Command-Line Usage

To run the backup script from the command line:

./backup.sh /home/user/documents /mnt/backup_drive

Logging

The script includes basic logging functionality. Log messages are stored in the backup.log file within the backup directory.

Sample Log File

2023-08-28 14:30:00 - Backup completed: /home/user/documents → /mnt/backup_drive/backup_2023-08-28_14-30-00
2023-08-28 14:45:00 - Removed old backup: /mnt/external_drive/backups/backup_2023-08-25_14-30-00

Log entries provide information about backup activities and the removal of old backups.

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