1.Watches for new or updated files
Integrate Amazon S3 and storage metadata to pull the new or updated file and map its filename and timestamp.
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Automatically monitor new or updated files in Amazon S3 buckets across Amazon S3 and Google Drive. Create and update timestamped backups when new file uploads, updated objects, or bucket file changes β so you can format filenames, avoid duplicate copies, and upload backups without manual backups.
How this automation creates timestamped backups
When new or updated files appear in your Amazon S3 bucket, backups can be delayed or saved with inconsistent names. This automation watches S3 files and uploads them to Google Drive with formatted timestamps and optional duplicate detectionβso your team can restore faster.
2.Formats last-modified timestamp
Integrate Formatter by Zapier and date tools to format the last-modified timestamp for a consistent backup filename.
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3.Finds existing backup file
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4.Uploads backup file to drive
Integrate Google Drive and file storage to upload the timestamped backup with the original filename and content.
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