Script/Backup/FTP [solved]

[jaraeez]

Hi all,

 

I wonder if someone could help me with creating a script which will backup my .Mail folder & another non-hidden folder, then ftp it within my lan to another pc (ftp server - XP). I would like to automate this via say 'cron' to carry out the tack every night. Ive STF & googled, but its left me a little confused ( I have downloaded 'ncftp' & will have a little read of the man pages)..

 

TIA

 

EDIT:

 

Ok I've managed to create the above request. Here's what I did for anyone in a similair position.

 

I installed ncftp-3.1.8-1mdk.i586.rpm then created the following script

#!/bin/sh

DATETMP=`date +%Y-%m-%d-%H-%M-%S`
cd /home/user1
tar czf /home/user1/backup.tar-$DATETMP.gz \
       /home/user1/.Mail \
       /home/user1/documents \
       
ncftpput -u username -p password -V -DD ftp.name.com / /home/user1/mail-backup.tar-$DATETMP.gz

 

then I added this to cron. I have to add that this is not secure as the username & password will be sent over cleartext, & the file will reside on your PC. My situation is that I am protected by a hardware firewall & both PC's are on the lan (local & DMZ) so I'm not worried instance.

 

 

HTH

Edited August 14, 2005 by jaraeez