linux-log-archiver

A simple Bash script that archives the /var/log directory and stores the compressed file in a chosen destination directory.

This script was written as a learning exercise while studying Linux and Bash scripting as a first-year Applied Computer Science student.

What the Script Does

• Archives the /var/log directory into a .tgz file
• Saves the archive in a specified directory (default: /tmp)
• Requires root privileges
• Measures and displays the execution time
• Logs tar errors to a file in /tmp

Usage

Make the script executable: chmod +x log-backup.sh Run the script as root: sudo ./log-backup.sh [destination_directory]

If no destination directory is provided, /tmp is used by default.

Technologies Used

• Bash, Linux, tar

Notes

• The script must be run as root to access /var/log
• The destination directory must be writable
• This script is intended for educational purposes