[PLUG] backup

[Michael Whitman <michaelw@palawnet.com>]

I know this subject was covered in the last meeting but unfortunately I was 
unable to attend(new baby).

I am going to be hosting/supporting a linux webserver and database server, 
and I am not yet familiar with
how to effectively backup and restore using linux. (Have done it with 
NT)  I dont think I will need to back up anymore than 20 or 30 gig total in 
the near future.  Do i just write a script to tar /etc and other config 
files as well as data?  Then if I have a drive failure reinstall the OS and 
applications and restore config scripts and data?  Anyway these are things 
i need a bit of help thinking through.

Can anyone recommend an online resource that might help me evaluate my needs?
Harware/software recommendations?

Thx


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