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
• Prerequisites
• Installation
• Configuration
• Usage
• Automated Scheduling
• Logs
• License

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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.

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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)

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Installation

1. Clone the repository or download the script to your local machine.

   git clone https://github.com/hima890/backup-script.git

2. Make the script executable.

   chmod +x backup_script.sh

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Configuration

Edit the config.txt file to set the paths and configurations:

# 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"

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Usage

Run the script manually:

./backup_script.sh

This will prompt you to initiate the backup. Follow the instructions to proceed.

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Automated Scheduling

To schedule the script to run automatically, add a cron job:

1. Open the crontab editor:

   crontab -e

2. Add a cron job entry to run the script every day at midnight:

   0 0 * * * /path/to/your/backup_script.sh >/dev/null 2>&1 &

   Save and exit the crontab editor.

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Logs

Logs are maintained in the backup_log.txt file. This file contains timestamps and messages related to backup activities.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.