Remote backup tool

Register the remote service

Go for a declaration of the remote service inside .ssh/config file

Use a SSH public key for a passwordless authentication

Generate a public/private ssh key pair, then copy/paste toyr complete (with mail address) key inside : .ssh/authorized_keys

Activate the script before direct use :

chmod +x backup_script.sh

Change the settings

service_name="cinevoraces"
distant_directory="/home/ubuntu/cinevoraces_infra/backup"
local_directory="/home/rasbpi/cinevoraces-backups"
max_items=100

Add it as a native function, registering it in your .bashrc file :

backup_cinevoraces(){
  copy & paste the script content here
}

Don't forget to reload your modified .bashrc source ~/.bashrc

Add a cronjob for automation

crontab -e\

Then add your cronjob line :\

0 4 * * * /bin/bash -c "backup_cinevoraces"