diff --git a/etc/backup/local.post b/etc/backup/local.post
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+++ b/etc/backup/local.post
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+# run commands after the backup (script must be executable)
diff --git a/etc/backup/local.pre b/etc/backup/local.pre
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+++ b/etc/backup/local.pre
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+# run commands before the backup (script must be executable)