[Case 16434] extending cpbackup?

[rrwh]

I am pretty happy with cpbackup, but...

It is built to only back up pre-defined system directories and files.

The code is simple to modify and add extra directories or files to the backup set, but doing so will mean that changes will be over-written next time cpanel updates

Yes, I could make the necessary changes to include a few extra directories and files that I want backed up and then use chattr +i on the file so it does not get over written next time cpanel is updated. I could also copy the cpbackup to a new file, make my modifications to include the extra files I want backed up and then adjust the cron job to use the new modified backu script.

Both of these things are a cludge that would require me to maintain them.

What I would really like is for there to be some user-configuration files so that updates work as expected without trashing customisations.

FYI, this came about becaus I have decided to install CSF and when I was looking thru the backups and the cpbackup script I realised that I don't have a backup of the configs.

There is probably a whole lot of other stupp that I have installed that I now need to consider how to go about backing up the system files.

Interested in hearing how others have dealt with this sort of thing?

[cPanelKenneth]

You are purely interested in the ability to add more system configuration files and directories to the backup?

[rrwh]

Yes! - I would simply like a way to add to the FILES and DIRS arrays within cpbackup by using a config file or via Root WHM.

I guess that I am not the only one who would like such an enhancement!

[cPanelKenneth]

I passed this request along to the developers. Thank you.

[rrwh]

Thanks - I'll keep an eye on the release notes as this filters down to Release

[stdout]

Excellent. I'd personally like to see this new feature in cpbackup as well.

[johnprome]

Ya, I am also waiting to see the new feature in the control panel backup.

[ljesh]

Great idea. I hope it will get implemented and released soon

[chrismfz]

We don't use cpbackup anymore but yes, should be a nice feature :-)

[cPanelDavidG]

Update: We are now planning to add this functionality into version 11.34.

[cPanelDavidG]

Update: The ability to add additional directories/files into the backup is functionality that is essentially done as far as initial development goes: https://trello.com/card/i-want-the-a...56d262afd2f/23

[hostnex]

Any progress when 11.34 will be released ? Can we see coming features list and when they will be available.