How to backup and restore files or directories in Ubuntu?

There are various methods available in Ubuntu for backing up and restoring files or directories. Here are some popular ones:

1. Backup and restore files or directories using the cp command.
2. Backup a file or directory: cp -r /path/to/source /path/to/destination.
3. Restore files or directories: cp -r /path/to/backup /path/to/restore
4. Backup and restore files or directories using the rsync command.
5. Backup files or directories: rsync -av /path/to/source /path/to/destination
6. Restore files or directories using the command: rsync -av /path/to/backup /path/to/restore.
7. Create and extract backup files using the tar command.
8. Create a backup file: tar -cvzf backup.tar.gz /path/to/source
9. Extract the backup file by using the command: tar -xvzf backup.tar.gz -C /path/to/restore
10. Utilize GUI tools like Deja Dup to backup and restore files or directories.
11. Install Deja Dup by running the following command: sudo apt install deja-dup
12. Open Deja Dup and adjust the backup and restore settings.

No matter which method you choose, make sure to back up the files or directories stored in a secure location to prevent data loss.