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July 13th, 2004 19:00
Tape Backup software for Linux?
Hi, we have a PowerEdge 600SC with a PV100T Tape drive. I've installed Debian Linux, and things are finally configured like they should be. The only thing missing is the daily tape backups.
Which software do you recommend for handling tape backups? I've been using tob for a while, but it's not running on a regular basis, and I dread the day when I actually have to restore something from the tapes.
Is there a good backup program, preferrably with a GUI and easy restore functions, which can handle the tape backups on our Dell server?
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Eric BY
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July 19th, 2004 12:00
wsanders
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July 19th, 2004 20:00
Amanda is a mess to configure (badly documented, mostly) but worth the trouble if you have multiple machines and want to keep a library of various versions of various levels of backup.
If you have a single machine and just want to make a daily backup to a local tape drive, use dump.
Thumpy
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July 26th, 2004 00:00
I recommend Arkeia as backup software. I've been using it on many machines running Linux or Microsoft Windows.
Arkeia comes for free in a light version but doesn't cost much in full version.
It's easy to configure and very easy to run. Well documented.
chrisj_0
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September 14th, 2004 22:00
If you're just backing up a single server amanda is not worth the trouble.
This question really depends on what you want backed up. If you just want user data, current webroots, etc... then well written scripts using tar is the best method. If you want a full system backup with incrementals durring the week you'll be best off with a commercial product as mentioned in the above post.
Also, The method and tools for unix backup has not changed much in the last 20 years. almost any documentation you find online will and apply.
good luck,
chrisj