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Re: [PLUG] Backup packages
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Hi
Amanda
http://www.amanda.org/
If your configuration is not complex and your backup finishes with in
a DVD or a tape, I suggest you write a small script to backup your
systems rather than going for full fledged backup solutions.
TIA
With regards
Antony
Paul L. Snyder wrote:
> I'm finally getting around to setting up a backup system for all the
> various machines around my house. Any recommendations as to a good
> package to use?
>
> The backup server is Linux-based, and most of the clients are Linux
> as well. The option to backup Mac OS and Windows would be nice, but
> is not critical. The ability to deal intelligently with laptop
> clients, on the other hand, is a sine qua non, as is a FOSS solution.
>
> I'd like something that runs a bit faster than rsync, if possible.
> Currently, I'm running manual rsyncs whenever I happen to remember
> to do so. Ideally, I'd like to install the client on the various
> machines and forget about it, other than having the server mail the
> logs to me so I can make sure that everything is continuing to run
> smoothly.
>
> Bacula looks like it has a lot of moving parts. Has anybody played
> with rdiff-backup?
>
> Thanks,
> Paul
>
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