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  1. #1
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    Automating backups

    Hello,

    I'd like to know how I can automate backing up my web site and databases using the cron feature or another tool. I'd like to have the backup files emailed to me once a day.

    Thanks
    Indera

  2. #2
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    What if the resulting email is 50meg in size. A lot of email servers will bounce that back for being too large.


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  3. #3
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    Oh, I guess I should have been a little clearer. I didn't want the web site and db sent in one email. I only want the web site files emailed once a week, as I rarely upload more than that. I want the database sent daily.

    Indera

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    Sure thing, but it still depends on how large your database is when tarred up.


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    right now, its less than 2 MB.

  6. #6
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    While your host may not like huge files emailed about, you'll find some stuff in this thread.


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  7. #7
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    Thank you. I'll check out the link.

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