Automate SVN/Git Backups of Entire Salesforce.com Organizations

The following solution involves two popular SCM tools (SVN and Git), an always‑on server (I use Windows, but the cloud works as well) and a few free tools. You will need the Force.com Migration Tool, Apache Ant, and Java JDK. Start by setting things up with the following checklist: Java JDK Apache Ant Force.com Migration Tool Cygwin Shell or Git Bash SVN Client (if using SVN) Setup Create a working folder and scripts: ...

October 17, 2013 · 2 min · Andrea Azzola