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https://github.com/pe46dro/bash-mysql-database-sftp-ftp-backup

A small script to upload backup of MySQL database to an external FTP server
https://github.com/pe46dro/bash-mysql-database-sftp-ftp-backup

backup ftp mysql sftp

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A small script to upload backup of MySQL database to an external FTP server

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[Bash]MySQL Database FTP Backup
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A small script to upload backup tar to an external FTP server

How it works:
* You need to change "user,password,host,db_name" with information of mysql database
* You need to change "USERNAME,PASSWORD,SERVER" with information of your server

If you have some problem open an issues on GitHub

##FAQ;

* Q: How can I make backups automatic?

A: You can use crontab (on linux) [link](http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/how-do-i-add-jobs-to-cron-under-linux-or-unix-oses/)

* Q: Why can't I start the script?

A: Make the file executable (chmod +x script.sh)

* Q: Will this work on all linux distros?

A: This script was tested on Ubuntu 12/14,Debian and Centos 6 and has worked whitout any problems

* Q: Why SFTP don't work?

A: You need to install "sshpass" ( apt-get install sshpass )