Need a shell script file in snow leopard to start and stop VPN connection

As the Question says, I need a shell script file to do this, and since I don't know anything about creating a script file I wanted to ask the Groups help. I need it because I need to run a backup program, and need the backup program to run the Connect script to connect to the VPN before it starts the backup, and then when it completes the backup to run the disconnect script. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Hi, thanks for your prompt reply. However my real problem is not starting
it but stopping it cleanly. I am forced to restart the display from time to time (once/per hour) because it is getting 'stuck' for some reason and the web page is out of my control.
I tried simply killing the firefox process using kill command and then starting a new one but it works one or two times and then the next firefox process demands mouse communication. And that is not available. Also this has to work without any expert present as the display is in a public area.

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