Re: Scheduled Backup w/ WebDAV???

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From: Ken Schaefer (kenREMOVE_at_THISadOpenStatic.com)
Date: 10/06/04 

Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2004 16:31:29 +1000

Why don't you use a batch file to do this? Or some kind of scheduled task
that would:
a) run the Windows Backup
b) copy the resulting backup file to the appropriate network location?

Cheers
Ken

"Steven808" <Steven808@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E2323642-CF01-422A-86F7-440B5A1C0F5E@microsoft.com...
> The reason for using webdav is mainly for the end user. The majority of
> them
> are not familiar with using an ftp program. So the simplicity and
> familiarity of a web folder is easier for them to work with. Thanks for
> your
> suggestion however, if I had it my way I'd use ftp in the blink of an eye.
> Actually that's what I usually use, so that's why i'm having problems with
> integrating a backup schedule using web folders.
>
> "Sparky Polastri" wrote:
>
>>
>> "Steven808" <Steven808@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:BFF96B96-6692-4273-A31B-AF493A13B4A9@microsoft.com...
>> > Hi,
>> >
>> > I'm trying to create a backup routine that will store files in a WebDAV
>> > folder. Window's backup utility doesn't allow me to backup files over
>> > the
>> > internet. Is there a workaround or another possible solution for this?
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> > Steven
>>
>> WebDav implies web server. Why not use FTP? The windows command line
>> FTP
>> program can be started and run with a script (cmd) and then told to run a
>> list of commands from within FTP. It's a faster file transfer than HTTP
>> is
>> as well.
>>
>>
>>

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