https://github.com/drhdev/simplecronjobbackup
A simple linux shellscript that allows you to backup crontab entries of the current user into a text file within the user's directory. This script allows for configurable backup paths, filenames, and the maximum number of backups to retain, automatically deleting the oldest backup when this limit is exceeded.
https://github.com/drhdev/simplecronjobbackup
automatic automation backup backup-script backup-solution backup-utility bash bash-script cronjob crontab crontab-task linux shell shell-script shellscript text textfile ubuntu ubuntu-server
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A simple linux shellscript that allows you to backup crontab entries of the current user into a text file within the user's directory. This script allows for configurable backup paths, filenames, and the maximum number of backups to retain, automatically deleting the oldest backup when this limit is exceeded.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/drhdev/simplecronjobbackup
- Owner: drhdev
- License: gpl-3.0
- Created: 2024-03-15T19:26:26.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-03-15T22:47:08.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-02-01T23:27:08.216Z (3 months ago)
- Topics: automatic, automation, backup, backup-script, backup-solution, backup-utility, bash, bash-script, cronjob, crontab, crontab-task, linux, shell, shell-script, shellscript, text, textfile, ubuntu, ubuntu-server
- Language: Shell
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- Size: 29.3 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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# Simple Cronjob Backup
This repository contains the `simplecronjobbackup.sh` script, designed to backup crontab entries of the current user into a text file within the user's directory. This script allows for configurable backup paths, filenames, and the maximum number of backups to retain, automatically deleting the oldest backup when this limit is exceeded.
## Features
- **Configurable Backup Path**: Set where the backup files should be stored.
- **Customizable Backup Filename**: Define how the backup files are named, incorporating the date and time to ensure uniqueness.
- **Backup Retention**: Specify the maximum number of backup files to keep, with the script automatically managing old backups.
- **Error Handling**: The script checks for errors during the backup process and notifies the user of success or failure.
## Installation
1. Clone this repository or download the `simplecronjobbackup.sh` script directly.
2. Make the script executable:
```bash
chmod +x simplecronjobbackup.sh
```
3. (Optional) Edit the script to customize the backup path, file name, and maximum backups according to your preferences.
## Usage
Run the script manually from the command line:
```bash
./simplecronjobbackup.sh
```
### Automating Backups with Cron
To schedule automatic backups, add a cron job that executes the script at your desired frequency.
1. Open your crontab configuration:
```bash
crontab -e
```
2. Add a line defining when and how often the script should run. For example, to run daily at midnight:
```
0 0 * * * /path/to/simplecronjobbackup.sh
```
Replace `/path/to/` with the actual path to the script.
## Configuration Options
- `BACKUP_PATH`: Directory where backup files are stored.
- `BACKUP_FILE_NAME`: Naming pattern for backup files, including the date and time.
- `MAX_BACKUPS`: Maximum number of backup files to retain.
## Quickstart Command (with all default options)
```bash
sudo sh -c 'curl -o /usr/local/bin/simplecronjobbackup.sh https://raw.githubusercontent.com/drhdev/simplecronjobbackup/main/simplecronjobbackup.sh && chmod +x /usr/local/bin/simplecronjobbackup.sh'; (crontab -l 2>/dev/null; echo "0 0 * * * /usr/local/bin/simplecronjobbackup.sh") | crontab -
```
## License
This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License.