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On 4 September 2010 16:02, Gibbs <linux@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > I'm thinking of writing a python script that backs up a MySQL database (and > possibly some files) then emails it under a frequent cron job. Before I do > that though is there anything similar already out there? The system in > question is Ubuntu Server 10.04 which I've just set up. > > Cheers > > Gibbs I've been using a script to do exactly that for a couple years now, although it doesn't handle additional files, only the databases. I believe this is the right website for it: http://sourceforge.net/projects/automysqlbackup/ If it's not, I can just email the script to you Chris -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq