This is a Bash script for performing backups using Restic. The script includes error handling and logging to a specified log file. It can be used to automate regular backups and manage old backups with the Restic tool.
- Restic: You need to have Restic installed on your system to use this script. Follow the installation instructions on the Restic website.
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Clone or download this repository.
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Create a configuration file with your Restic settings, and provide the path to the configuration file as an argument when running the script.
./restic-backup.sh /path/to/your/config-file
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The script will create a lock file to prevent concurrent executions. It will log its activities and any errors in the specified log file.
The script reads its configuration from a file specified as a command-line argument. The configuration file should contain the necessary environment variables for Restic. An example configuration file can be found in this repository.
The script logs its activities and any errors to a specified log file. Make sure to set the LOG_FILE variable in the script to the desired log file path.
Restic: A fast, secure, and efficient backup program.