Docker Container Backup

A simple script to back up and restore Docker container volumes and configurations. Ideal for preserving data across container updates or migrations.

Features

• Backup: Save Docker container data and configurations.
• Restore: Restore containers from backups easily.
• Automated Workflow: Schedule and automate backups for seamless data protection.

Requirements

• Docker installed
• Permissions to run Docker commands

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/kyzorr/docker_container_backup.git
   cd docker_container_backup

2. Make scripts executable:

   chmod +x backup_script.sh restore_script.sh

Usage

Backup

Run the following to back up your container data:

./backup_script.sh <container_name> <backup_location>

Restore

To restore a backup, use:

./restore_script.sh <backup_location> <container_name>

Scheduling Backups

To schedule regular backups, use a cron job (Linux) or Task Scheduler (Windows).

Example cron job (daily at midnight):

0 0 * * * /path/to/backup_script.sh my_container /path/to/backups/

Contribution

Feel free to open issues or submit pull requests. Contributions to improve compatibility, efficiency, or add features are welcome.

License

This project is open-source and available under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.