I have changed email addresses and my original message (from last week) is
here.
Over two years ago I discovered that BackupPC v3 will not backup acl and
xattr file attributes. At that time, it was suggested to try v4 (had just
been released as beta(?), I think) and I did get an OS to run v4.0. It
(v4.0) backups failed when "acls" and "xattrs" RsyncArgsExtra where
activated. So, I worked out a simple alternative for the time being with
rsync.
Now, let me explain my need. I have a Samba4 active directory setup with
one machine acting as a member server that carries the redirected files
from all the W workstations. This active directory requires the use of acls
and xattrs file attributes.
Enter BackupPC v4.1.2 (now.) I have created a test rig to test bpc4 and it
is backing up the active directory setup. Both domain controllers (these
machines do NOT incorporate the use of "acls" and "xattrs" attributes)
backup just fine. The member server (a file server), on the other hand, has
acls and xattrs attributes activated on the /home directory but, will not
backup the /home directory. All other directories are being backed up from
the member server.
When I set "RsyncArgsExtra" to include "acls" and "xattrs" the machine
backups up but the /home backup is empty. I have disabled one, then the
other and finally both to see if BackupPC will backup the /home in any
fashion, the /home directory remains empty.
A brief explanation of "acls" and "xattrs" settings on a member server.
Only directories under /home have had any adjustments to these file
attributes by the domain administrators. User files with in the
subdirectories are adjusted to meet the needs of users on the workstations.
Therefore, it is my belief that this is the reason BackupPC v4.1.2 will not
back up anything under the /home directory.
I have checked Rsync backups and they include these file attribute
settings. So my question (finally) is this, if Rsync (on Ubuntu 16.04LTS
uses Rsync 3.1.1-3ubuntu1) works with "acls" and "xattrs", why doesn't
Rsync_bpc?
(Sorry for the lengthy explanation.)
Since posting this original message I have been increasing my log level and
reviewing those logs. Level "6" yields no additional information. This
morning I have increased the level again, now to "10". (Should like to know
what the max setting I can use is?)
The need for "acls" and "xattrs" attributes relates to backing up active
directory file servers.
I am not sure how to troubleshoot this other than log files.
Any suggestions for troubleshooting?
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Thank you,
Bob Wooden
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