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UGU: Unix Guru Universe - Unix Tip #4612- October 27, 2025
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Unix Tip #4612- October 27, 2025
BACKING UP FILES
Ever needed to backup all
of your configuration files
in one fail swoop?
Using an editor create a
file:
vi configlist
Enter the full path of the
files needed to backup.
/etc/passwd
/etc/inetd.conf
/etc/hosts/allow
/etc/hosts.deny
and so on until you have a full list of files.
Save the file and quit
:wq!
Compress the files using tar:
tar cvfzT /tmp/backup.tar.gz configlist
tar: Removing leading `/` from absolute path names in the archive
etc/passwd
etc/inetd.conf
WARNING! This file contains some files that could only be read by a
limited number of users. Store it carefully so only the Administrator can
access it.
Check "man tar" on your flavor,
the "z" and "T" options are
not available on all flavors
of unix.
This tip generously supported by: darren.mallett@tradermedia.co.uk
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production.
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4611
- SNEAK THE EDUCATION IN
4610
- MANIPULATE MULTIPLE FILES
4609
- UNDO HP SECURE PASSWORD FACILITY
4608
- COMMENT OUT MULTIPLE LINES
4607
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