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bup: Backup a directory to the repository.

$ bup -d ${path-to-repository} save -n ${backup_name} ${path-to-directory}

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The command "bup -d ${path-to-repository} save -n ${backup_name} ${path-to-directory}" is used to back up a specified directory using the Bup backup tool. Here is a breakdown of each component of the command:

"bup": This is the command to execute the Bup backup tool.
"-d ${path-to-repository}": This option specifies the path to the Bup repository where the backup data will be stored. The ${path-to-repository} is the placeholder for the actual path.
"save": This sub-command instructs Bup to perform a backup operation.
"-n ${backup_name}": This option sets a name or tag for the backup. The ${backup_name} is the placeholder for the desired name for the backup.
"${path-to-directory}": This is the path to the directory that will be backed up. The ${path-to-directory} is the placeholder for the actual path.

By running this command, Bup will create a backup of the specified directory and store it in the Bup repository defined by ${path-to-repository}. The backup will be labeled with ${backup_name} for future reference.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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