Automated backup to home/office ftp router

Do you operate your own web site and looking for the cheapest way to do automated files/database backup?

If you have a remote ftp supported NAS or Openwrt/Gargoyle router with USB port, you can configure and run them as your home/office daily ftp backup server to store your web site's files/database. In the case of Openwrt/Gargoyle router with USB port, you can use USB flash disk or USB hard disk, depending your storage needs.

How?

1. Automate mysql database backup to ftp server using mysqldumper
2. Full cpanel backup to ftp server using this cron script

Note: ethernet connection is preferred for highest network performance.

Do you want to backup your computer's file to your own ftp?

If you have a ftp supported NAS or Openwrt/Gargoyle router with USB port, you can configure and use them as your home/office daily ftp backup server. If you have configured them for remote access, you can access your own files from anywhere using ftp. In the case of Openwrt/Gargoyle router with USB port, you can use USB flash disk or USB hard disk, depending your storage needs.

How?

1. Install ftp box on your computer and synchronize your files to your private ftp server

Note: NAS may provide better higher disk I/O transfer performance than Openwrt/Gargoyle router.

Advantages

• Lowest power consumption
• Operates 24/7
• Remote access anywhere
• Store files at your own premises
• Free (no monthly subscription fee to pay)
• Zero hardware cost if you are using an existing Openwrt/Gargoyle router
• Rock solid server stability

If you have troubles following the guides above, we can help you setup such backup services for a fee. Guaranteed to work or we will refund your money.