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Hello, I need to create a ".tar.bz2" file for a backup of one directory.
I tried to do it via cPanel -> File Manager but the task never ends. So I tried to create a "cron job" but I just got an error telling me that the command can not be completed.
What I need is to generate this file: /public_html/estrategiasguate.com/edi_mail.tar.bz2 from this direcroty: /mail/_estrategiasguate.com
Can you tell me how can I do it or can you help me to create this backup ?
Thanks a lot !
I tried to do it via cPanel -> File Manager but the task never ends. So I tried to create a "cron job" but I just got an error telling me that the command can not be completed.
What I need is to generate this file: /public_html/estrategiasguate.com/edi_mail.tar.bz2 from this direcroty: /mail/_estrategiasguate.com
Can you tell me how can I do it or can you help me to create this backup ?
Thanks a lot !
- Asked 2011-11-02 19:23
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Hi X-Ware,
Thanks for posting your question. I'm more than happy to assist you today. In file manager, you should be able to select the directory and "compress." Then you will need to select the method of compression you would like. Of course, depending on the size of the directory will determine how long the process takes. Once the file is compressed you can then download the file. I've tested this out on my dev account to ensure it works as I have directed.
If you need further assistance please feel free to contact me.
Thanks!
Tim S
Thanks for posting your question. I'm more than happy to assist you today. In file manager, you should be able to select the directory and "compress." Then you will need to select the method of compression you would like. Of course, depending on the size of the directory will determine how long the process takes. Once the file is compressed you can then download the file. I've tested this out on my dev account to ensure it works as I have directed.
If you need further assistance please feel free to contact me.
Thanks!
Tim S
2011-11-03 08:02
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Hi X-Ware,
Thanks for posting your question. I'm more than happy to assist you today. In file manager, you should be able to select the directory and "compress." Then you will need to select the method of compression you would like. Of course, depending on the size of the directory will determine how long the process takes. Once the file is compressed you can then download the file. I've tested this out on my dev account to ensure it works as I have directed.
If you need further assistance please feel free to contact me.
Thanks!
Tim S
Thanks for posting your question. I'm more than happy to assist you today. In file manager, you should be able to select the directory and "compress." Then you will need to select the method of compression you would like. Of course, depending on the size of the directory will determine how long the process takes. Once the file is compressed you can then download the file. I've tested this out on my dev account to ensure it works as I have directed.
If you need further assistance please feel free to contact me.
Thanks!
Tim S
2011-11-03 08:02
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Thanks for getting back to me. I'm more than happy to assist you today. The likely cause of your issues is the large size of the folder. If you attempt to do it in a cron job, the process if resource intensive will likely be killed. I would suggest splitting the folder into smaller increments and compressing each section.
If you need further assistance please feel free to contact us. Thank you!
Tim S
So I decided to try using cron, can you tell me how to do it with chon ?
Thanks a lot !