Backing up config files

**Tracer Round** · December 24th, 2004, 2:49 PM

It was suggested to me to make a backup of a config file before I make any changes that could lock me out or do something I didnt want it to do. In this case, it was me locking myself out of SSH. I have done it twice (it took two times to figure out that the port I used, couldnt be used). How do I make a backup of a file and how do I restore it, even when I loose my SSH access but I can still access WHM? Do I put this file on my computer or the server? My Linux skills are very beginner-ish so dont blow me away. An code example would be wonderful. Thanks.

Tracer

**Bigjohn** · December 24th, 2004, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Tracer Round

It was suggested to me to make a backup of a config file before I make any changes that could lock me out or do something I didnt want it to do. In this case, it was me locking myself out of SSH. I have done it twice (it took two times to figure out that the port I used, couldnt be used). How do I make a backup of a file and how do I restore it, even when I loose my SSH access but I can still access WHM? Do I put this file on my computer or the server? My Linux skills are very beginner-ish so dont blow me away. An code example would be wonderful. Thanks.

Tracer

with SSH (and even cpanel) you can make a copy of a file locally.

John

**Tracer Round** · December 24th, 2004, 10:33 PM

Well, how? I need to backup my SSH config file because I locked myself out by using a port that was blocked. I have done it again (support didnt mention that it was blocked the first time, they just said they would restore it). How do I restore the SSH config file if I lost SSH? All I got is WHM. Thanks for your help.

Tracer

**Kickersny.com** · December 25th, 2004, 1:38 AM

Far as I know, you can execute any Shell Command via PHP... http://php.net/shell_exec

**Tracer Round** · December 25th, 2004, 5:15 PM

Ok, I got another problem. I am trying to save a key in my ~/.ssh/authorized_keys file and it wont let me save it. It says [ Cannot open file for writing: Permission denied ] How do I give myself permission? Thanks.

Tracer

Tigerlily · December 26th, 2004, 11:23 AM

that's a good question. I'd like to know too!

December 24th, 2004, 2:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tracer Round MR. SECURITY Excelling Contributor Joined in Jun 2004 Lives in Orlando, USA Hosted on SH129 722 posts Gave thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Backing up config files It was suggested to me to make a backup of a config file before I make any changes that could lock me out or do something I didnt want it to do. In this case, it was me locking myself out of SSH. I have done it twice (it took two times to figure out that the port I used, couldnt be used). How do I make a backup of a file and how do I restore it, even when I loose my SSH access but I can still access WHM? Do I put this file on my computer or the server? My Linux skills are very beginner-ish so dont blow me away. An code example would be wonderful. Thanks. Tracer __________________ 2005 Surpassies: Winner of Most Skilled Wordsmith SH129 - Power SH81 - OC5

December 24th, 2004, 10:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tracer Round MR. SECURITY Excelling Contributor Joined in Jun 2004 Lives in Orlando, USA Hosted on SH129 722 posts Gave thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Well, how? I need to backup my SSH config file because I locked myself out by using a port that was blocked. I have done it again (support didnt mention that it was blocked the first time, they just said they would restore it). How do I restore the SSH config file if I lost SSH? All I got is WHM. Thanks for your help. Tracer __________________ 2005 Surpassies: Winner of Most Skilled Wordsmith SH129 - Power SH81 - OC5

December 25th, 2004, 1:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
Kickersny.com Surpass Fan Super #1 Joined in Aug 2004 Hosted on SH58 1,688 posts Gave thanks: 6 Thanked 7 times	Far as I know, you can execute any Shell Command via PHP... http://php.net/shell_exec __________________ - Evan Charlton \| [site] \| Server - SH58

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Tracer Round MR. SECURITY Excelling Contributor Joined in Jun 2004 Lives in Orlando, USA Hosted on SH129 722 posts Gave thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Ok, I got another problem. I am trying to save a key in my ~/.ssh/authorized_keys file and it wont let me save it. It says [ Cannot open file for writing: Permission denied ] How do I give myself permission? Thanks. Tracer __________________ 2005 Surpassies: Winner of Most Skilled Wordsmith SH129 - Power SH81 - OC5

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December 26th, 2004, 11:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tigerlily Registered User Comfy Contributor Joined in May 2003 Lives in Brazil Hosted on dime66 118 posts Gave thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times	that's a good question. I'd like to know too!

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