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Gillespie · 11-10-2006, 04:33 AM

I need to run cronjobs to backup some of my databases daily and scp them over to another box.

I'm debating with my brain if I should just use one filename and have it overwrite the file every day or use multiple names (like a date) and manually delete them when I get a chance.

How would I do this? I know how to back up the databases using the shell, but I don't know how to instruct the command what the database password is or what the user/pass of the other box is.

Can anyone help me out?

11-10-2006, 04:33 AM
Gillespie Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montevideo Posts: 1,391	Linux crew, step inside. [Cronjobs] I need to run cronjobs to backup some of my databases daily and scp them over to another box. I'm debating with my brain if I should just use one filename and have it overwrite the file every day or use multiple names (like a date) and manually delete them when I get a chance. How would I do this? I know how to back up the databases using the shell, but I don't know how to instruct the command what the database password is or what the user/pass of the other box is. Can anyone help me out? __________________ Blue Design Studios My choice for web design. Click this to see why. Get a REAL host. Try JaguarPC. 294-659-259