10. Copy the script template to the script's root directory, rename as you like, and then fill out the variables the comments call out. Pay attention to where leading/trailing slashes are omitted. That is on purpose. I find it's best to use absolute paths, that way if you every move the script to a different directory, it won't break. A few notes and definitions above and beyond the comments in the script:
10. Copy the restic excludes template to the script's root directory, rename it as you like, and replace the `/path/to/restic/password/.file` line with the path to your restic password file. You can also add any other excludes you would like.
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11. Copy the script template to the script's root directory, rename as you like, and then fill out the variables the comments call out. Pay attention to where leading/trailing slashes are omitted. That is on purpose. I find it's best to use absolute paths, that way if you every move the script to a different directory, it won't break. A few notes and definitions above and beyond the comments in the script:
a, The script dumps a log of its output into a directory of your choosing (the first variable in the script). There's a directory in script's root directory for that, but feel free to put them wherever you like.
12. At this point, you can decide how you will run this script going forward. Whether just as you remember it (not very reliable), or set reminders for it (more reliable), or automate it in some way (best) like a crontab:
13. At this point, you can decide how you will run this script going forward. Whether just as you remember it (not very reliable), or set reminders for it (more reliable), or automate it in some way (best) like a crontab:
