Quickest backup solution to zip all files and folders

[isimpledesign]

hi all

 

i am looking for the quickest way to zip all files and folder of a website i am currently using the followning.

<?php
$date = date("F-j-Y-g-ia");

if(exec("cd /home/isd/public_html/bk/files;tar -cvpzf backup-$date.tar /home/isd/public_html")) {

echo "done";	 

}  

?>

 

This works but was just wondering if anyone can give me and insight on a better solution??

 

Thanks

[trq]

I don't see a better solution if that is working for you.

 

I generally would do these things from a prompt but I understand why some people prefer to execute script via a http request.