phpbu
Backup PHP projects' databases and files
TLDR
Run backups using the default phpbu.xml configuration file
Run backups using a specific configuration file
Only run the specified backups
Simulate the actions that would have been performed
SYNOPSIS
phpbu [options] command [command-options]
PARAMETERS
--config
Specifies the configuration file to use (XML or YAML). Default is 'phpbu.xml' or 'phpbu.yml' in the current directory.
--quiet
Suppresses non-error output.
--verbose
Increases the verbosity of messages.
--debug
Turns on debugging.
backup
Initiates a backup process according to the configuration.
restore
Restores a backup.
list
Lists available backups.
help
Displays help information.
version
Displays the phpbu version.
DESCRIPTION
phpbu is a command-line utility written in PHP designed to create backups of databases and filesystems. It supports various database systems including MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, and SQLite. phpbu allows for configuration via a configuration file (XML or YAML) enabling automation and scheduled backups.
The utility can archive backups in various formats (e.g., zip, tar, gzip), encrypt them, and store them locally or remotely on services like Amazon S3, Dropbox, Google Cloud Storage, and others. phpbu provides flexibility for backup strategies, allowing you to customize which files and databases are included, how frequently backups are performed, and where they are stored. This makes it a comprehensive solution for managing backups in PHP-based projects, ensuring data safety and enabling easy restoration.
It offers features like pre- and post-backup scripts and integration with logging systems.
CAVEATS
phpbu requires PHP to be installed and available in the system's PATH. Database extensions (e.g., `pdo_mysql`, `pdo_pgsql`) need to be enabled in PHP to interact with the respective database systems. Remote storage functionality relies on appropriate drivers and credentials configured correctly in the configuration file.
CONFIGURATION FILE
The configuration file defines the databases, filesystems, and storage locations to be included in the backup. It allows you to specify credentials, encryption settings, and other options. phpbu supports both XML and YAML formats for the configuration file. See phpbu's documentation for more details and examples.