Mysql automatic backup script - AutoMySQLBackup
www.debianhelp.co.uk/mysqlscript.htm
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A script to take daily, weekly and monthly backups of your MySQL databases using mysqldump. Features - Backup mutiple databases - Single backup file or to a seperate file for each DB - Compress backup files - Backup remote servers - E-mail logs – More