Nextcloud to Backblaze B2 Backup Solution - Complete File Manifest =================================================================== TOTAL: 11 Files | ~65 KB of code + documentation | Ready to deploy Documentation Files (Read These First!) ====================================== 1. START_HERE.txt (New!) - Quick orientation guide - File overview - Next steps - Learning paths - Q&A Purpose: GET YOUR BEARINGS 2. INDEX.md - File guide & organization - Learning paths (beginner → advanced) - Help matrix (which doc for which problem) - File reference table Purpose: NAVIGATE ALL FILES 3. README_NEXTCLOUD_BACKUPS.md - Complete overview of solution - Features at a glance - System requirements - How it works (visual) - Cost estimates - Installation summary - Common commands - Troubleshooting pointers Purpose: UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING 4. BACKUP_QUICK_START.md - TL;DR setup guide - 5-minute installation - Common commands - File locations - Restore shortcuts - Troubleshooting quick reference Purpose: GET RUNNING FAST 5. NEXTCLOUD_BACKBLAZE_SETUP.md - Comprehensive reference manual - Step-by-step installation - Detailed backup strategy - Usage patterns - Complete restore procedures - Extensive troubleshooting - Advanced configuration - Maintenance schedules - Cost optimization Purpose: DETAILED REFERENCE FOR EVERYTHING 6. DEPLOYMENT_CHECKLIST.md - Pre-deployment checklist - Installation verification - Configuration steps - Testing procedures - Post-deployment checks - Daily/weekly/monthly tasks - Emergency contacts Purpose: VALIDATE DEPLOYMENT Script Files (Copy to System) ============================ 7. install-nextcloud-backup.sh (EXECUTABLE) - One-command automated installer - Checks dependencies - Creates directories - Installs scripts & configs - Provides step-by-step guidance - Size: ~8 KB Usage: sudo ./install-nextcloud-backup.sh 8. nextcloud-backup-to-backblaze.sh (EXECUTABLE) - Main backup engine - Database dump (MariaDB/PostgreSQL) - Incremental/full backup logic - File compression (zstd) - B2 upload - Retention management - Complete logging - Size: ~11 KB Usage: /opt/nextcloud-backup/nextcloud-backup-to-backblaze.sh [incremental|full] Configuration Files (Customize) ============================== 9. nextcloud-backup.env.template - Configuration template - Nextcloud paths - Database settings - Backup strategy - Retention & compression - Logging options Size: ~2.8 KB Location after install: /opt/nextcloud-backup/.env systemd Integration Files (Deploy) ================================ 10. nextcloud-backup.service - systemd service definition - Runs backup script - Environment variables - Resource limits - Security hardening - Error handling Size: ~1 KB Location: /etc/systemd/system/nextcloud-backup.service 11. nextcloud-backup.timer - systemd timer definition - Scheduling (default 2 AM daily) - Persistent scheduling - Randomized delays Size: ~526 bytes Location: /etc/systemd/system/nextcloud-backup.timer Installation Locations ====================== After running installer (sudo ./install-nextcloud-backup.sh): /opt/nextcloud-backup/ ├── .env (your config) ├── nextcloud-backup-to-backblaze.sh (script) ├── .backups/ │ ├── logs/ (backup logs) │ └── .backup-state.json (metadata) └── [temp files deleted after backup] /etc/nextcloud-backup/ └── b2-credentials.env (B2 API keys - SECRET!) /etc/systemd/system/ ├── nextcloud-backup.service └── nextcloud-backup.timer Quick Start Usage ================= Read first: cat START_HERE.txt Get running fast: cat BACKUP_QUICK_START.md sudo ./install-nextcloud-backup.sh Full reference: cat NEXTCLOUD_BACKBLAZE_SETUP.md File Organization Chart ======================= START_HERE.txt ← [orientation] ↓ ├─→ README_NEXTCLOUD_BACKUPS.md [understanding] │ ↓ │ └─→ BACKUP_QUICK_START.md [setup] │ ↓ │ └─→ install-nextcloud-backup.sh [deploy] │ ├─→ NEXTCLOUD_BACKBLAZE_SETUP.md [reference] │ ↓ │ └─→ [advanced config/troubleshooting] │ └─→ DEPLOYMENT_CHECKLIST.md [validation] ↓ └─→ [confirm everything works] Documentation Reading Times ============================ File Time Audience ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── START_HERE.txt 5 min Everyone BACKUP_QUICK_START.md 5-10 Fast deployers README_NEXTCLOUD_BACKUPS.md 10-15 Overview seekers INDEX.md 10 Reference users NEXTCLOUD_BACKBLAZE_SETUP.md 20-30 Deep divers DEPLOYMENT_CHECKLIST.md 30 QA/validation Recommended Reading Order ======================== Scenario 1 - Just Want It Running (15 min total): 1. START_HERE.txt (5 min) 2. BACKUP_QUICK_START.md (10 min) 3. Run installer Scenario 2 - Want to Understand (45 min total): 1. START_HERE.txt (5 min) 2. README_NEXTCLOUD_BACKUPS.md (15 min) 3. BACKUP_QUICK_START.md (10 min) 4. Run installer 5. Test backup (15 min) Scenario 3 - Production Deployment (1.5 hours): 1. All documentation 2. Run installer 3. Full configuration 4. Extensive testing 5. DEPLOYMENT_CHECKLIST.md 6. Validation & sign-off Key Features Across Files ========================== Feature Location ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Automated backups All docs, script Incremental backups Setup.md, script Database backup All docs, script Compression All docs, script Retention Setup.md, script, template systemd integration All docs, service, timer Security Setup.md, script, service Monitoring Setup.md, Quick.md Restoration Setup.md, Quick.md Troubleshooting Setup.md, Quick.md Cost analysis README.md, Setup.md Advanced config Setup.md File Dependencies ================= You MUST have: ✓ install-nextcloud-backup.sh (installer) ✓ nextcloud-backup-to-backblaze.sh (engine) ✓ nextcloud-backup.service (systemd) ✓ nextcloud-backup.timer (scheduler) ✓ nextcloud-backup.env.template (config) You NEED documentation (pick one): ✓ BACKUP_QUICK_START.md (fast) ✓ README_NEXTCLOUD_BACKUPS.md (overview) ✓ NEXTCLOUD_BACKBLAZE_SETUP.md (complete) Helpful to have: ✓ START_HERE.txt (navigation) ✓ INDEX.md (file guide) ✓ DEPLOYMENT_CHECKLIST.md (validation) Security Files ============== After installation, these files contain secrets: - /etc/nextcloud-backup/b2-credentials.env Permissions: 600 (root only) Contents: B2 Account ID + Application Key DO NOT: commit to git, share, or expose Never stored in: ✓ Scripts (no hardcoded credentials) ✓ Logs (sanitized) ✓ Config templates (placeholders only) ✓ Git repository (should be gitignored) Version Information =================== Created: April 25, 2026 Tested with: Nextcloud 26+, Backblaze B2, Docker Script size: ~600 lines of shell Docs size: ~60 KB Total size: ~65 KB (very lightweight!) Compatibility ============= Operating System: Linux (systemd required) Nextcloud: Version 20+ (tested with 26+) Database: MariaDB or PostgreSQL (auto-detected) Docker: Required (running Nextcloud) Shell: bash CLI Tools: b2, docker-compose, jq, tar, zstd Support & Help ============== For questions, see: - START_HERE.txt (quick answers) - INDEX.md (find the right doc) - Relevant .md file (detailed help) - DEPLOYMENT_CHECKLIST.md (validation) Common issues: - Backup not running → see Quick.md troubleshooting - B2 auth fails → see Setup.md B2 section - Path issues → see Setup.md installation - Restore needed → see Setup.md restore section Ready to Deploy? ================ ✅ All files present ✅ Scripts are executable ✅ Documentation is complete ✅ Configuration templates ready ✅ Installer works out of the box Next step: Read START_HERE.txt or run installer! ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Generated: April 25, 2026 Manifest Version: 1.0 Status: Complete & Ready for Deployment ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────