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TastyNutz
Junior Member
USA
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 Posted - 22 April 2009 : 22:17:52
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I would like to use my extra hosted server space for backing up My Documents.
Ideally, I'd like something that can be scheduled to automatically make an unattended backup of a specified directory, and upload it to the server.
I use a modified VB backup script with task scheduler to backup to an external disk. But I would like to then automatically upload the backup, compressed if possible.
Does anyone have any suggestions of a script or reasonably priced commercial app to do this?
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AnonJr
Moderator
United States
5768 Posts |
Posted - 23 April 2009 : 06:30:52
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| How much data are we talking about? and does this only need to be done on one computer? |
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TastyNutz
Junior Member
USA
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Posted - 23 April 2009 : 09:13:38
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Yes, just one computer. It's for personal use. The amount of data depends on the script. In an ideal setup, it would be several GB initially, with only changed files after that. But I'm thinking that's pie in the sky.
Looking around, I find plenty of online backup subscription services, like Mozy. And plenty of local backup programs, like True Image. But I don't find anything that combines the two concepts. I find that surprising because it seems it would be easy enough for something like True Image to include an FTP component.
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Carefree
Advanced Member
Philippines
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Posted - 23 April 2009 : 09:22:51
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You can do the task for free if you have any archiving program which supports command line processing.
To use a batch file to automatically connect to your ftp site and transfer the file, here's what you do:
Create a short text file, titled "xfr.txt" and save it on your desktop. The file should have the following lines (use correct username and password), replace filename with the filename you intend to transfer:
username
password
put filename
bye
Next, create a very short batch file, titled "send.bat" and save it on your desktop too. This file will have just two lines (three if you have a command-line archiving program). Replace URL with the URL of the ftp server - note: the url ONLY requires the actual domain, i.e. cnn.com - don't use ftp://cnn.com).
call ftp -s:xfr.txt URL
exit
If you have a command-line archiver, add the command to archive the folder at the top of this batch file (i.e.; call zip -a (folder) filename.zip)
Now to use it. Simply add a scheduled task to run the send.bat file when you want the backup made. |
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ruirib
Snitz Forums Admin
Portugal
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Posted - 23 April 2009 : 10:13:43
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Is it really feasible to backup tens of GB online? I don't think it's worth it. For almost the price of subscription to such a service you can buy a 500 GB or 1 TB hard drive.
If you are just looking to store a important documents, Microsoft has the Live Mesh service, which I kinda like. Just 5 GB free storage, but great for synchronizing folders across different machines... and it will allow you to remote desktop between them. |
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Carefree
Advanced Member
Philippines
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Posted - 23 April 2009 : 10:50:01
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| I have a very large server here which is used (at no cost) for storage by a number of my customers from my old computer business. I allocated 5 TB for storage when I set this up. When my last back surgery took me off the job market, I left the on-line storage option open for them. All the transfers are secure (encrypted and password protected) and can be expressed back if their computers get stolen or they have a fire at the company, etc. Just a little peace of mind. |
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AnonJr
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United States
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Posted - 23 April 2009 : 12:35:44
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| If you're only talking about one computer, than for the money you might want to look at Carbonite. For my own use, I have a dropbox account, but I'm not using a whole lot of space either. Maybe 4 GB (enough that I couldn't keep using the 2GB free plan. Natch.). |
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TastyNutz
Junior Member
USA
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Posted - 23 April 2009 : 12:45:20
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ruirib & Anon: I already have several hosting accounts with 10gb of storage each. That's a lot of unused disk space. I figured I might as well use it for something.
Carefree: I tried the ftp batch script last night but it wasn't working. I tried your instructions with the domain only, and that must have fixed my problem because now it works. Thanks for the tip.
But I found a better option for the FTP function. Thru the magic of Google, I ran across this: http://www.sysax.com/ftpauto/index.htm Their FTP Automation app is really slick. Up and down transfers, script wizard and editor, and a built in scheduler. And a license for personal use is free.
Now I just need to decided on what backup script or app to use, since I'd like some file compression. |
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Edited by - TastyNutz on 23 April 2009 12:50:20 |
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Online backup
