Create a bash script that backs up files from a source directory to a destination with timestamp.
Tools & Technologies
BashShell ScriptingBackupAutomation
Objective
Create a bash script that creates timestamped backups of files from a source to destination directory.
Requirements
- Accept source and destination as arguments
- Create timestamped backup directory
- Copy files preserving permissions
- Display backup status and size
Tips
Add error handling for missing directories. Use tar for compression if needed. Consider adding log file.
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Beginner(Approachable)
20 min
Est. Time
4
Requirements
4
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Shell Scripting
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