Debaecke, David M CTR SPAWAR, MILL DET wrote: > Hello I'm wondering if self backups are possible with AMANDA? > > That is, not having any client machines, but simply installing AMANDA > server on a linux box and using it to backup the machine its on? > > If not, would it be possible to setup both client AND server on the same > box and use it in this form for self backups? >
The server can back up itself, but it does need both the client and server parts of Amanda installed. To avoid future problems, configure Amanda to back itself up by hostname and not localhost. Frank -- Frank Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sr. Systems Administrator Voice: 512-374-4673 Hoover's Online Fax: 512-374-4501
