🗂️ Server Backup Setup Without a Control Panel (Linux & Windows)
🐧 How do I set up a backup on a Linux server without a control panel?
You can use native command-line tools and scripts to automate backups. Here are some common methods:
- File & Directory Backups
rsync -avz /var/www/ user@backupserver:/backup/location/ tar -czvf backup.tar.gz /var/www/
- Database Backups
mysqldump -u root -p your_database > /backup/db_backup.sql pg_dump your_database > /backup/pg_backup.sql
- Automating with Cron
0 2 * * * /path/to/your-backup-script.sh
🪟 How do I set up a backup on a Windows server without a control panel?
Windows servers also support scripting and built-in backup tools for manual or automated backup operations.
- File & Directory Backups
Use robocopy in Command Prompt:robocopy C:\Data E:\Backup /MIR
- Database Backups
MySQL:mysqldump -u root -p your_database > C:\Backup\db_backup.sql
- Automating with Task Scheduler
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Open Task Scheduler
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Create a new task and point it to your .bat or PowerShell backup script
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Set a schedule (e.g., daily at 2 AM)
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- Using Windows Server Backup
- Install via Server Manager → Features → Windows Server Backup → Configure with Backup Schedule Wizard.
Note: If you’re using our server services at IP ServerOne, we also offer automated backup add-ons. For assistance with managed backup solutions, please contact our support team or check out our fully managed Backup & Disaster Recovery solutions.
✅ Summary Table
| Task | Linux | Windows |
|---|---|---|
| File Backup | rsync, tar | robocopy |
| DB Backup | mysqldump, pg_dump | mysqldump |
| Automation | cron | Task Scheduler |
| GUI Option | None | Windows Server Backup |
🛠️ Need Help?
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