https://github.com/hima890/bashscriptingprojects
Automate the backup of your important project folders with this Bash script. Schedule backups at your convenience and keep track of activities with timestamped logs. Never worry about losing your crucial data again.
https://github.com/hima890/bashscriptingprojects
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Automate the backup of your important project folders with this Bash script. Schedule backups at your convenience and keep track of activities with timestamped logs. Never worry about losing your crucial data again.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/hima890/bashscriptingprojects
- Owner: hima890
- Created: 2023-11-21T17:32:56.000Z (over 2 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2023-11-22T11:41:55.000Z (over 2 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-08-09T22:54:50.268Z (11 months ago)
- Topics: backup-script, bash
- Language: Shell
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- Size: 6.84 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# Backup Script Project
This Bash script automates the backup of a specified directory, allowing you to run it at scheduled intervals. The script checks if 24 hours have passed since the last backup and, if so, initiates a new backup.
## Table of Contents
- [Features](#features)
- [Prerequisites](#prerequisites)
- [Installation](#installation)
- [Configuration](#configuration)
- [Usage](#usage)
- [Automated Scheduling](#automated-scheduling)
- [Logs](#logs)
- [License](#license)
---
## Features
- **Automated Backup:** The script automatically backs up a specified directory.
- **Scheduled Backups:** You can schedule the script to run at specific intervals.
- **Log Files:** Logs are maintained to keep track of backup activities.
---
## Prerequisites
Before using the script, ensure you have the following prerequisites:
- Bash (shell scripting environment)
- Tar command (for creating compressed archives)
- Cron (for scheduling automated backups)
---
## Installation
1. Clone the repository or download the script to your local machine.
```bash
git clone https://github.com/hima890/backup-script.git
```
2. Make the script executable.
```bash
chmod +x backup_script.sh
```
---
## Configuration
Edit the `config.txt` file to set the paths and configurations:
```bash
# Specify the path to your project folder
directory_to_compress="/path/to/your/project"
# Specify the path to your backup folder
backup_folder="/path/to/your/backup/folder"
```
---
## Usage
Run the script manually:
```bash
./backup_script.sh
```
This will prompt you to initiate the backup. Follow the instructions to proceed.
---
## Automated Scheduling
To schedule the script to run automatically, add a cron job:
1. Open the crontab editor:
```bash
crontab -e
```
2. Add a cron job entry to run the script every day at midnight:
```bash
0 0 * * * /path/to/your/backup_script.sh >/dev/null 2>&1 &
```
Save and exit the crontab editor.
---
## Logs
Logs are maintained in the `backup_log.txt` file. This file contains timestamps and messages related to backup activities.
---
## License
This project is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE).
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