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VBScript to zip and ftp a fileshare.
VBScript to zip and ftp a fileshare.
- Hey guys -
Just wondering if anyone can help me with an efficient way to zip up a file share (which currently contains 272,617 Files at 61.38 GB) and ftp it up to a backup station and then send out an email that the process is complete.
I have the FTP part of the script down from a previous script I wrote, however I'm trying to figure out the most efficient way to backup these files using the least amount of virtual memory possible. What would the best utility be? 7Zip? And also what are the best processes in clearing variables out of memory as well.
It will also be helpful to write 2 versions of this script. One weekly (complete backup) and one incremental backup. I'm guessing it would be easiest to start with the complete backup first.
This is a learning process for me so any input is extremely appreciated. Thank you so much,
-Nick119- Edited byNick119 Thursday, November 05, 2009 10:41 PMadding additional info
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- Here are some examples of VBScript zipping folders. You can probably modify these.
http://www.robvanderwoude.com/vbstech_files_zip.php
Trying to zip 62GB of data will be difficult, unless you are willing to deal with one large split file implementation where Zip breaks the data down into 1-2GB files that make up the all the data. That will still be 30-40 GB of data or more.
Trying to do this with a small amount of memory....probably not possible.
Good Luck. - Another question I came about is how would I deal with locked files? Would it be best to make an entire copy of the whole folder?
If this is an issue, not sure it will be because ZIP is only copying the file.....test this first before you make an assumption about it.
The simplest thing to do would be to stop/pause the server service before creating the ZIP file. This will close all the open files, or you could simply detect the issue and skip the file, or you should use volume shadow copy to create a copy of the file, without using much space, then backup the copy.
