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+# /etc/cron.d/restic
+#
+# OER Foundation backup routine: Restic
+#
+# run restic daily at 4:30
+SHELL=/bin/sh
+PATH=/usr/local/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/sbin:/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/bin:/home/data/scripts
+30 4 * * * root /home/data/scripts/restic/run-restic.sh