How to configure automatic database backup in KenyaEMR

The following guide provides a step-by-step on how to configure automatic backup in KenyaEMR;

Obtain the correct openmrs backup tool  folder then open terminal and type the following;

• sudo cp -R openmrs-backup-tools/ /usr/share/
• cd /usr/share press enter
• sudo chown -R faciltyxx:facilityxx openmrs-backup-tools
• sudo chmod -R 755 openmrs-backup-tools
• sudo mkdir /var/backups/KenyaEMR/
• sudo chown -R facilityxx:facilityxx /var/backups/KenyaEMR/

Create a cron job to run the backup script on a daily basis by running crontab -e and select option 2. /bin/nano   [ENTER]

1. Add the line 00 11,16 * * * /usr/share/openmrs-backup-tools/openmrs_backup.sh
   Then press Ctrl+x and press y and enter to save
2. Confirm by typing cd /usr/share/openmrs-backup-tools [ENTER]

Then type  ./openmrs_backup.sh and press enter.