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Proxmox PVE Host Config Backup Script

This script can be used to backup essential configuration files from the Proxmox Virtual Enivronment (PVE) host.

The script will create backups using tar with specified backup prefix and date and time stamp in the file name. Script will also delete backups that are older then number of days specified.

Create backup script file

To create backup script that will be executed every day we can create backup script in /etc/cron.daily/ folder. We need to make it writeable by root (creator) only, but readable and executable by everyone:

touch /etc/cron.daily/pvehost-backup

SqyD

# Controlling my Buva Qstream ventilation system using:
# * A Wemos D1 mini lite (an ESP8266 based board)
# * A Wemos power shield so I can power the Wemos from the ventilation units 12V supply.
# * A simple PWM to 10V convertor like this: https://www.cheaptech.nl/pwm-signaal-te-voltage-converter-1-3-khz-0-10-v-pw.html
# * The amazing ESPHome firmware tool: https://esphome.io
# * Home Assistant to tie it all together: https://www.home-assistant.io
#
# I used to use a Raspberry Pi and some Python code for this. See https://gist.github.com/SqyD/a927ab612df767a0cc892bcde23d025c
# The Wemos approach seems more stable and doesn't require external USB power.