Start-AutomatedBackup

Synopsis

Initiates automated backup operations with comprehensive configuration and monitoring.

Description

This script provides a complete automated backup solution with support for multiple backup types, encryption, compression, and cloud synchronization. It includes comprehensive logging, error handling, and notification capabilities for enterprise backup operations.

Syntax

.\Start-AutomatedBackup.ps1 [[-BackupType] <String>] [[-Source] <String>] [[-Destination] <String>] [[-Schedule] <String>] [-Compress] [-Encrypt] [-CloudSync] [-EmailNotification] [<CommonParameters>]

Parameters

-BackupType

Specifies the type of backup to perform (Full, Incremental, Differential).

-Source

Source directory or system to backup.

-Destination

Destination path for backup files.

-Schedule

Backup schedule configuration.

-Compress

Enables compression for backup files.

-Encrypt

Enables encryption for backup files.

-CloudSync

Enables synchronization to cloud storage.

-EmailNotification

Sends email notifications upon completion.

Examples

Example 1: Full backup with encryption

PS C:\> .\Start-AutomatedBackup.ps1 -BackupType "Full" -Source "C:\Data" -Encrypt -EmailNotification

Notes

  • Author: Enterprise Automation Team
  • Requires: PSAdminCore module, appropriate backup permissions
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