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Initiate backup for a user via command

Discussion in 'Data Protection' started by rotame, Nov 27, 2008.

  1. rotame

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    Hi,

    How can initiate a full backup for 1 account via COMMAND as root without need account data and store that to specific directory ( /backup/fullbackup/ )into server ? :confused:

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    os centos latest version
     
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    /scripts/pkgacct username ; mv cpmove-username.tar.gz /path/to/folder

    where username is the cPanel username of the account whose backup you want to generate. This will generate the backup of the account in the /home partition and move it to the folder you specify.
     
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    Just wondering if it will also include mysql database backup?
     
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    Hello,

    Yes it will include entire account backup including the mysql database and emails.
     
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    Thanks for your clarification!!
     
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