linux_scripts

Some useful linux scripts

1. Backup Script

Backup Script

This script automates the backup of a specified directory to a backup destination and sends an email notification upon completion.

Usage

1. Set the source directory to be backed up by modifying the source_dir variable in the script.
2. Set the destination directory where backups will be stored by modifying the backup_dir variable in the script.
3. Set the email address to receive notifications by modifying the email_address variable in the script.
4. Set up an SMTP server configuration for sending emails (e.g., Gmail SMTP).
5. Make sure the required packages for sending emails are installed (e.g., ssmtp, mailutils).
6. Make the script executable:

   chmod +x backup_script.sh
   

• Run the Script ./backup_script.sh