Using cron to FTP files between servers 3

[jocasio]

Hey all,

I would like to set up a cronjob that will ftp backup files from one server to another. Is there a way to do this. I'm not sure if I can issue the ftp command with user name and password as parameters (i've tried, but either it can't be done or my syntax is incorrect).

So say I have a file /opt/john.txt. I would like to ftp to server 1.1.1.1 (user name root, password 1111), cd to /databackup and put the file there. can someone tell me:
1) can it be done
2) how.

Many thanks for your help!

 

[comtec17]

Yes this is possible.

Do a search for FTP Cron and you will find over 100 postings.

 

[jocasio]

Comtec17:

Thanks. Well... Um... HOW????

jocasio

 

[comtec17]

Go to where it says search on top and type in "FTP Cron" and select search posts (keyword).

There are about 100 posts with sample scripts.

 

[comtec17]

thread80-531363

also

thread822-363225

 

[pete91z]

man .netrc

 

[jocasio]

comtec17:

Thanks so much for your information! I did not see your second sentence "Do a search for FTP Cron and you will find over 100 postings".

Many thanks again!

jocasio

 

[jocasio]

pete91z:

Thanks for your reply as well. I tried to create some of the scripts that were posted,but they didn't work for me. So I checked out .ntrc and it works like a dream!
Thanks again,

jocasio

 

[jxmac18]

rdist or rsync are much better utilities - and you can use them over ssh if you need added security.

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Jack