# Introduction In this project, you will learn how to set up a cron job to automatically back up the system's daily log files. As a system administrator, you may frequently need to perform log backups to ensure the availability and recoverability of important system data. ## 🎯 Tasks In this project, you will learn: - How to set up a cron job for the "labex" user - How to create a tar archive of specific log files from the `/var/log` directory - How to save the backup file in the `/home/labex/project/backup/` directory with a date-based filename ## 🏆 Achievements After completing this project, you will be able to: - Automate the daily backup of system log files using a cron job - Ensure the consistent and reliable backup of critical system logs - Verify the successful creation of the log backup files
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