CyberArk PAReplicate Automation Script

This Python script automates the execution of CyberArk's PAReplicate.exe utility and securely emails the log file (PAReplicate.log) as a zipped and password-protected attachment.

Description

This script streamlines the process of running CyberArk backups using PAReplicate.exe and ensures the secure handling of log files. It performs the following actions:

1. Executes PAReplicate.exe: Runs the PAReplicate.exe utility with specified configurations for backups.
2. Manages Log Files: Handles the PAReplicate.log file, including moving and appending content to maintain a history of backups.
3. Zips and Password-Protects: Compresses the log file into a ZIP archive and protects it with a password for security.
4. Emails the Log: Sends an email with the zipped log file as an attachment to a designated recipient.

Prerequisites

• Python 3.12.x: This script is compatible with Python 3.12.x.
• CyberArk 14.x: This script supports CyberArk version 14.x.
• 7-Zip: You need 7-Zip installed and accessible via the command line (7z.exe).
• Email Credentials: Ensure you have the necessary email credentials (sender address, password, SMTP server details) to send the email.
• PAReplicate.exe: You need access to the PAReplicate.exe file in your CyberArk installation directory.

Usage

1. Configuration:

   • Update Paths: Modify the script to reflect the correct paths for your CyberArk installation and 7-Zip.
   • SMTP Settings: Update the SMTP_SERVER, sender_email, sender_password, and receiver_email variables with your email configuration.
   • Password: Set a strong password for the ZIP archive by replacing "StrongPassword123!" in the os.system() command.

2. Placement: Place the PAReplicate-new.py script in the C:\Scripts folder (or adjust the path accordingly).

3. Execution: Open a command prompt, navigate to the script directory, and run:

   python PAReplicate-new.py