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tmutil: Append the given destination to the list of destinations.
$ sudo tmutil setdestination -a ${destination}
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The command sudo tmutil setdestination -a ${destination} is used to set the destination for Time Machine backups on a macOS system. Let's break down the command:

  • sudo: This is a command that allows the user to execute the following command with administrative privileges. It stands for "superuser do" and provides elevated permissions.
  • tmutil: The tmutil command-line utility is used to manage Time Machine backups on macOS systems.
  • setdestination: This is a subcommand of tmutil used to set the destination for Time Machine backups.
  • -a: This option specifies that the destination being set is an automatic backup destination.
  • ${destination}: This is a variable that should be substituted with the actual destination path or URL where the Time Machine backups will be stored. The ${destination} is a placeholder, and you need to replace it with the actual value.

Overall, this command with the necessary changes allows you to set the destination for Time Machine backups to a specific location or network URL on your macOS system. The sudo is used to execute the command with administrative privileges to make the necessary configuration changes.

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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