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I want to backup my linux box everynight at 9:00 O'clock pm. I want to know the command line to set it up. Any suggestion.
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'cron' jobs are set up under the user name that is currently logged in. If you wish to backup *ALL* files, you must log in as root, set the 'EDITOR' environmental to your favorite test editor(ie: EDITOR=vi) and then run 'crontab -e'. Navigate to the bottom of the listings and insert a line similar to the following:
0 21 * * * /etc/mybackup.job 2>/etc/log/mybackup.log
Now save the editing using the editor's normal exit/save function. The script '/etc/mybackup.job' will be run at 9PM each day. Be sure that script has read/execute permissions. Also be sure that your script checks for the presence or absence of media if needed.
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0 21 * * * /etc/mybackup.job 2>/etc/log/mybackup.log
Now save the editing using the editor's normal exit/save function. The script '/etc/mybackup.job' will be run at 9PM each day. Be sure that script has read/execute permissions. Also be sure that your script checks for the presence or absence of media if needed.
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