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duplicacy: Add another storage to be used for the existing repository.
$ duplicacy add ${storage_name} ${snapshot_id} ${storage_url}
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The command

duplicacy add ${storage_name} ${snapshot_id} ${storage_url}

is used to add a new storage location to a Duplicacy backup repository. Duplicacy is a backup tool that helps to create and manage backups for files and directories.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • duplicacy: This is the command used to execute Duplicacy.

  • add: This is the subcommand used to add a new storage location.

  • ${storage_name}: This is a placeholder for the name you want to give to the storage location. It should be replaced with an appropriate name without the curly braces (${}) when running the command. The storage name can be any descriptive string.

  • ${snapshot_id}: This is a placeholder for the snapshot ID that will be assigned to the storage. It should be replaced with an appropriate ID without the curly braces (${}) when running the command. The snapshot ID is a unique identifier used to differentiate between different backups.

  • ${storage_url}: This is a placeholder for the URL or path of the storage location. It should be replaced with the actual URL or path without the curly braces (${}) when running the command. The storage URL specifies where the backup data will be stored, such as a local directory path or a remote server address.

Overall, this command is used to add a new storage location for a Duplicacy repository, allowing you to store backups in different locations and manage them efficiently.

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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