Procedures to backup files using the tar linux command.
Steps Overview
- Programs Needed
- Procedure
- Append Files or Folders to an Archive
- Links of Interest
Programs Needed
tar
Procedure
The following procedure is done at the command line. You will need administrative privilages, as in root priviliges, if you need to back up files or folders outside your own home directory.
Command
tar -vccf <name_of_archive> <file_or_folder_to_archive>
Append Files or Folders to an Archive
To append archives to a previously created archive you need to use the following command and flags.
Command
tar -uvf <name_of_archive> <file_or_folder_to_archive>
Links of Interest
Links used as reference to create this article