On Thu, 31 Jan 2002, Federico Sevilla III wrote: > As we talk about remote backup, I wonder: why not use rsync to keep the > backup tree in sync with the master? It is capable of using an SSH > connection so it's safe. You don't need to run an rsync server on the > other end (but you can, I guess), since the connection is made to the SSH > server. And it only transfers parts of the file which changed. :) > > Unless of course you want to preserve things like ACLs if you're using > XFS, in which case you can't use dump anyway (you'll have to use xfsdump).
What you are doing is not backup, You are simply mirroring your data on a remote server. people in the slashdot forum are confused with backup issues as well. :) True backup is when you can say, "Restore from tapes the file /etc/passwd 4 years ago." mirroring your data can't do that. regards, --- Andre M. Varon, SCSA http://andre.lasaltech.com Fear can hold you prisoner, Hope can set you free. _ Philippine Linux Users Group. Web site and archives at http://plug.linux.org.ph To leave: send "unsubscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to the Linux Newbies' List: send "subscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
