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Schedule backup at night. 1
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stanhubble
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Cron is the system scheduler.
When logged in as the root user type:
crontab -l
this will list what jobs are currently scheduled.
redirect this to a file to add/edit it.
crontab -l > /tmp/newcrontab
make your changes/additions and update it to the scheduler by :
crontab /tmp/newcrontab
check for changes with :
crontab -l
use:
man crontab
for details of the crontab file layouts.
When logged in as the root user type:
crontab -l
this will list what jobs are currently scheduled.
redirect this to a file to add/edit it.
crontab -l > /tmp/newcrontab
make your changes/additions and update it to the scheduler by :
crontab /tmp/newcrontab
check for changes with :
crontab -l
use:
man crontab
for details of the crontab file layouts.
And a suggestion that you really need to be using backupedge or lonetar for your backups since they will bit verify what is put on the tape. Tar will let you down when you need it the most. Ed Fair
unixstuff@juno.com
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unixstuff@juno.com
Any advice I give is my best judgement based on my interpretation of the facts you supply. Help increase my knowledge by providing some feedback, good or bad, on any advice I have given.
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