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+[Unit]
+Description=Schedule for timing the backup
+
+[Timer]
+# this starts the backup everyday at 2:00
+OnCalendar=*-*-* 02:00:00
+Unit=backup.service
+
+[Install]
+WantedBy=default.target
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