Streamline File System Backup with PowerShell

In this post, we will provide a PowerShell script designed to automate the backup of your file system. Regular backups are critical for protecting data and ensuring that it can be recovered in case of loss or corruption. This script allows you to specify the source folder and the destination folder for backups, ensuring that your important files are securely saved without manual effort.
Here is the PowerShell script for backing up your file system:

# Define source and destination paths
$sourcePath = "C:\YourSourceFolder"  # Replace with the folder you want to back up
$destPath = "D:\BackupFolder"         # Replace with your backup location
# Create a timestamp for the backup folder
$timestamp = Get-Date -Format "yyyyMMddHHmmss"
$backupPath = Join-Path -Path $destPath -ChildPath "Backup_$timestamp"
# Create a new backup folder
New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path $backupPath -Force
# Copy files from source to backup location
Copy-Item -Path $sourcePath\* -Destination $backupPath -Recurse -Force
Write-Host "Backup completed successfully. Files copied to $backupPath."