# phpbu > A backup utility framework for PHP. > More information: . - Run backups using the default `phpbu.xml` configuration file: `phpbu` - Run backups using a specific configuration file: `phpbu --configuration={{path/to/configuration_file.xml}}` - Only run the specified backups: `phpbu --limit={{backup_task_name}}` - Simulate the actions that would have been performed: `phpbu --simulate`