On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 01:58:12PM -0400, Avetisyan, Aram wrote: > We have a few desktops running CERN's version of Scientific Linux (SLC 4.8) > and would like to automatically backup the data on these via the network all > of them are on. Can anyone recommend a good way to do this? I know of rsync > and I've found some rather long lists of software online, but I'm not sure > which method is best.
At TRIUMF we use 2 systems: 1) use rsync to copy data to another computer - simple to setup and use, protects your data from a disk crash, etc. 2) use the "amanda" backup system as a full featured site backup solution, where data is ultimately stored on DLT tapes in a safe in a secure location. Solution 1 can get you going quickly, but does not protect you from many failure scenarios, Solution 2 is complicated, but if "done right" provides "the ultimate backup solution". Other solutions exist that cover the full spectrum between the "simple" and the "full featured", for example, take a look at "rsnapshot". -- Konstantin Olchanski Data Acquisition Systems: The Bytes Must Flow! Email: olchansk-at-triumf-dot-ca Snail mail: 4004 Wesbrook Mall, TRIUMF, Vancouver, B.C., V6T 2A3, Canada
