Rsync backup script

i working on rsync backup script , cannot includes , excludes work properly. want exclude except things want backup. created include.txt file , started 1 file.

code:

  /users/johnc/test.txt  

i trying run command outside of script work first, here is

code:

  rsync -av --include-from 'include.txt' --exclude '*' / /volumes/backup  

any thoughts on doing wrong here?

 

a file containing list of exact files sync sounds --files-from=file option.
me, suggests use of --include-from or --exclude wrong, , cause malfunction, such things being excluded or included aren't in file-list.

furthermore, --include-from not list of files include, patterns include. pattern not same filename.

finally, without trying it, pattern options don't follow way options shown in man page.
man page shows --exclude=pattern, not same --exclude pattern.
equals-sign not space.


gathered above quick browse of rsync's man page, looking @ options show.

did come command-line following example found on web, or other source? if so, url?

 

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