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restic: Backup a directory to the repository.
$ restic --repo ${path-to-repository} backup ${path-to-directory}
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This command is using the restic backup tool to create a backup of a specific directory in a specific repository.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • restic: This is the command to execute the restic backup tool.
  • --repo ${path-to-repository}: This flag is used to specify the repository where the backup will be stored. ${path-to-repository} should be replaced with the actual path to the repository. For example, it could be a local directory path or a remote location (e.g., an S3 bucket or a network share).
  • backup: This is the restic subcommand that specifies the action being performed, in this case, creating a backup.
  • ${path-to-directory}: This is the path to the directory that you want to backup. ${path-to-directory} should be replaced with the actual path to the directory on your system that you want to include in the backup.

To summarize, the command is using restic to create a backup of a specific directory and store it in a specific repository location.

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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