Zipping Files in a Directory with PHP?

Steve · 08-25-2006, 10:17 AM

Hello,

I have a directory of files that I sometimes update by uploading new files to it. I was looking for a way to run a PHP script that will take all the files in that directory and automatically zip them upon running the script. I was also considering learning how to create a cron job to do this, but I have no experience with cron jobs.

I'm not exactly sure what I'd search for to get what I'm looking for, so I was hoping someone here could shed some light on this issue for me. Any help would be very appreciated.

Thanks,
Steve

NuPagady · 08-25-2006, 10:30 AM

If your scripts are running on linux system, try this:

Code:

<?
exec("tar czf dir.tar.gz /dir");
?>

/dir is your directory.

To untar the archive, run this:

Code:

<?
exec("tar -zxvf dir.tar.gz");
?>

I use this method to make backups of my files, then I send everything to other server.

However, some webhosts have exec() command dissabled in their servers for security reasons.

Also, check this link:
http://php.net/zip

It should be easy to set up CronJob/CronTab if your host is running any of popular webhosting control panels (cPanel, Plesk, DirectAdmin...). You can do it easily in "Cron Job" or "CronTab" section in your control panel.

Steve · 08-25-2006, 11:26 AM

Thanks for your help, we'll see how that goes!

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NuPagady NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lithuania Posts: 482	If your scripts are running on linux system, try this: Code: <? exec("tar czf dir.tar.gz /dir"); ?> /dir is your directory. To untar the archive, run this: Code: <? exec("tar -zxvf dir.tar.gz"); ?> I use this method to make backups of my files, then I send everything to other server. However, some webhosts have exec() command dissabled in their servers for security reasons. Also, check this link: http://php.net/zip It should be easy to set up CronJob/CronTab if your host is running any of popular webhosting control panels (cPanel, Plesk, DirectAdmin...). You can do it easily in "Cron Job" or "CronTab" section in your control panel. __________________ Poll: Are you addicted to NamePros? Â· I love it. 24/7. I'm just so addicted to it! Â· I don't think so. Spending 10 hours a day on a forum is not an addiction Â· I don't think so. Byt my psychologist says I am. Â· What's NamePros? :notme: Â· (Results) Last edited by NuPagady; 08-25-2006 at 10:37 AM.

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Steve Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,204	Thanks for your help, we'll see how that goes! __________________ Steve NamePros Staff Emeritus

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