How to ftp files from one server to another server....

robi_cse2k · 04-25-2012, 05:19 AM

Every week under /var/tmp/BACKUP new file is generated..
the file size near about 10G.
file name like below...
backup_root_20120419_122234
backup_root_20120412_122234..

but i need to transfer those files to another server(/root_BACKUP/) weekly basis using ftp script automatically and delete the old files and keep only latest two files..

Can anyone help to make the script and mention the procedure also...

teckk · 04-25-2012, 09:13 AM

There are several ways to do that.
Here is some info. You'll have to make it how you want it.

http://linux.die.net/man/1/ftp
http://linux.die.net/man/1/crontab
http://steve-parker.org/sh/sh.shtml

Write a shell script with ftp transfering the files
http://www.commandlinefu.com/command.../sort-by-votes
Make the script executable
http://linux.die.net/man/1/chmod
Make a crontab that runs that script at the time you desire.
http://www.commandlinefu.com/command.../sort-by-votes
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=102626

If you want to delete old files you can use find with rm for example.
Or you could use a backup program
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10t...-utilities/895
http://linux.about.com/od/softbackup..._Solutions.htm

TB0ne · 04-25-2012, 09:19 AM

Outstanding answer, teckk.

teckk · 04-25-2012, 09:37 AM

Your welcome.

To the OP here are some more links
http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/rotate...ll-script.html
http://www.overclock.net/t/1183361/b...ps-through-ftp
There appears to be lots of info posted on that.
http://www.google.com/search?q=backu...t%20with%20ftp

robi_cse2k · 04-30-2012, 06:13 PM

Good Job teckk.. Really helpful... thanks