refactor: Improve backup-env-files.sh for temp file handling and enhance crontab entries for .env backups

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Peter Wood
2025-05-29 07:19:12 -04:00
parent 20737f7872
commit faf5102cd7
6 changed files with 99 additions and 40 deletions

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Your .env backup system is now fully operational! Here's what was set up:
### ✅ What's Working
- **31 .env files** discovered across your Docker containers
- **30 files backed up** successfully to `/home/acedanger/.env-backup`
- **Private Gitea repository** configured and pushed successfully
@@ -14,6 +15,7 @@ Your .env backup system is now fully operational! Here's what was set up:
### 🔧 Integration Options
#### 1. Manual Backup (Current)
```bash
cd /home/acedanger/shell
./backup-env-files.sh # Regular backup
@@ -22,14 +24,18 @@ cd /home/acedanger/shell
```
#### 2. Automated Daily Backup (Recommended)
Add to your crontab for daily backups at 2 AM:
```bash
# Daily .env backup at 2 AM
0 2 * * * /home/acedanger/shell/backup-env-files.sh >/dev/null 2>&1
```
#### 3. Integration with Existing Backup Scripts
The backup integrates with your existing backup system through:
- **Logs**: Written to `/home/acedanger/shell/logs/env-backup.log`
- **Completion**: Tab completion available via `env-backup-completion.bash`
- **Validation**: Use `validate-env-backups.sh` for integrity checks
@@ -64,16 +70,19 @@ The backup integrates with your existing backup system through:
### 🔄 Common Operations
#### Restore Files (if needed)
```bash
./backup-env-files.sh --restore
```
#### Force Backup (ignore unchanged files)
```bash
./backup-env-files.sh --force
```
#### Check What Would Change
```bash
./backup-env-files.sh --dry-run
```
@@ -95,27 +104,32 @@ If you lose your filesystem:
### 🔧 Maintenance
#### Weekly Validation (Recommended)
```bash
# Add to crontab for weekly validation
0 3 * * 0 /home/acedanger/shell/validate-env-backups.sh >/dev/null 2>&1
```
#### Cleanup Old Logs (Monthly)
The system automatically manages logs, but you can clean them manually if needed.
### 🆘 Troubleshooting
#### Push Fails
- Check SSH key: `ssh -T git@git.ptrwd.com`
- Verify repository exists and is private
- Check network connectivity
#### Files Not Found
- Verify Docker directory structure: `ls -la ~/docker/*/`
- Check file permissions
- Run with `--list` to see what's detected
#### Restore Issues
- Ensure target directories exist
- Check file permissions
- Use `--dry-run` first to preview
@@ -123,6 +137,7 @@ The system automatically manages logs, but you can clean them manually if needed
## Integration Complete! 🎉
Your .env files are now safely backed up and version controlled. The system will:
1. Track all changes to your .env files
2. Maintain a secure backup in your private Gitea
3. Provide easy restore capabilities