How to auto zip folder(s) in linux from command line for scheduling tasks

This guide will show you how to zip folder(s) in linux with command line.


For Exa: If you have a folder in linux on a path say:-

/home/John/Maindata/Imp_data

and you want to zip "Imp_data" folder

Below given are the steps and commands to zip folder(s) in linux with command line.

Open text Editor (Gedit / Leadpad)

Write the below given commands (copy-paste the command and save it with file extension "filename.sh")

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#!/bin/bash
echo "processing......Please wait !!"

zip -r Imp_data.zip "/home/John/Maindata/Imp_data"

echo "Completed"
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Then go to terminal and write the following command

> chmod +x "filename.sh"  (press enter)
>

This will make that file executable. So now you can run this file for automated zip process.

# Now you can run this file manually or use this for scheduled tasks.


This will create a zip file on the same location like:-

home/John/Maindata/Imp_data.zip