How to use the command backupd (with examples)
- Osx
- December 25, 2023
The backupd command is a system daemon that is responsible for creating Time Machine backups and managing the backup history. It is not meant to be invoked manually, but rather runs in the background to automate the backup process.
Use case 1: Start the daemon
Code:
backupd
Motivation:
Starting the backupd daemon is necessary to allow Time Machine to automatically perform backups. By running the backupd command, Time Machine is enabled and will start creating backups according to the configured backup schedule.
Explanation:
There are no arguments provided in this command. Invoking backupd without any additional parameters simply starts the backup daemon.
Example output:
The output of the command will vary depending on the system configuration and state. However, if the backupd daemon starts successfully, it will not produce any output when invoked directly.
Conclusion:
The backupd command is a powerful tool for managing Time Machine backups. While it should not be manually invoked, starting the daemon is necessary to enable automatic backups.
