I just go my web site via FTP and copy the forum folder. Piece of cake. I create an exact copy of the folder and rename it 'forumbackup062508' and put it next to the forum folder. I can also copy it and download it to my hard drive on my computer in case the server erases all my files for some reason.
I've used this before and it's flawless. Making the copy takes about ten seconds even for large files. Copying the file your home computer hard drive takes longer so I only do that every two weeks or so.
Why complicate it with shellnet and so on. Just copy the damn folder and rename it backup. Works for me and I've used it when someone attacked my forum.
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