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  From: David Drury <idavid@smug.adelaide.edu.au>
  To  : Linux SA <linuxsa@linuxsa.org.au>
  Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 18:50:48 +0930 (CST)

Backup using FTP

Hey there, I was wondering what script options I have for backing up via
FTP.

I have a linux box needing backup and a netware server with the backup
device in it (running unix services).

I'd like to do something like

tar czf - <files> | ftp server backupfile.tar.gz

But can't find anything in the man pages about this. I know NCFTP has a
config file that'll store usernames and passwords which will be usefull,
but there is still the problem of piping.

If this can't be done. Can someone make alternae suggestions for file
transfer that don't involve mounting the netware volumes, or putting the
backup device in the linux box. Neither of which are options.

cya

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