Re: Quick, simple backup solution
Lowell, Great Site!! Thanks... http://be-well.ilk.org/~lowell/systuff On 23 Dec 2005 15:29:41 -0500, Lowell Gilbert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Joe Wood [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am looking for a quick backup solution for my freebsd machine. Currently I backup to a DDS-4 DAT drive using the following while in /: tar -cf /dev/sa0 -I /root/includes -X /root/excludes . I am aware of bacula, Amanda, cpio, and dump but to me tar is the ideal method so if anyone had a simple script to automate this process I would greatly appreciate some help in making my own. Since we have no idea *why* you consider tar ideal, we can't really tell what would help your particular needs. On my page of FreeBSD tricks (http://be-well.ilk.org/~lowell/systuff/), I have a brief essay on what to consider when designing a backup strategy (http://be-well.ilk.org/~lowell/systuff/backup-strategy.txt), as well as some script I use for backups via both tar and dump (http://be-well.ilk.org/~lowell/systuff/scripts/systemTarBackup and http://be-well.ilk.org/~lowell/systuff/scripts/systemDumpBackup). Make what you can out of these hints. Be well. -- Lowell Gilbert, embedded/networking software engineer, Boston area http://be-well.ilk.org/~lowell/ ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Quick, simple backup solution
What is wrong with this? I prefer the KISS principle with backups too. If your entire system fits on a DDS4 tape then what is wrong with this? Just put the statement in /etc/crontab and remember to change tapes. Ted -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Joe Wood Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2005 9:16 AM To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Quick, simple backup solution I am looking for a quick backup solution for my freebsd machine. Currently I backup to a DDS-4 DAT drive using the following while in /: tar -zpcvf /dev/sa0 . I am aware of bacula, Amanda, cpio, and dump but to me tar is the ideal method so if anyone had a simple script to automate this process I would greatly appreciate some help in making my own. Thanks again, you guys are great!! Joe ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.7/214 - Release Date: 12/23/2005 ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Quick, simple backup solution
I am looking for a quick backup solution for my freebsd machine. Currently I backup to a DDS-4 DAT drive using the following while in /: tar -zpcvf /dev/sa0 . I am aware of bacula, Amanda, cpio, and dump but to me tar is the ideal method so if anyone had a simple script to automate this process I would greatly appreciate some help in making my own. Thanks again, you guys are great!! Joe ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Quick, simple backup solution
I am looking for a quick backup solution for my freebsd machine. Currently I backup to a DDS-4 DAT drive using the following while in /: tar -cf /dev/sa0 -I /root/includes -X /root/excludes . I am aware of bacula, Amanda, cpio, and dump but to me tar is the ideal method so if anyone had a simple script to automate this process I would greatly appreciate some help in making my own. Thanks again, you guys are great!! Joe ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Quick, simple backup solution
Joe Wood [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am looking for a quick backup solution for my freebsd machine. Currently I backup to a DDS-4 DAT drive using the following while in /: tar -cf /dev/sa0 -I /root/includes -X /root/excludes . I am aware of bacula, Amanda, cpio, and dump but to me tar is the ideal method so if anyone had a simple script to automate this process I would greatly appreciate some help in making my own. Since we have no idea *why* you consider tar ideal, we can't really tell what would help your particular needs. On my page of FreeBSD tricks (http://be-well.ilk.org/~lowell/systuff/), I have a brief essay on what to consider when designing a backup strategy (http://be-well.ilk.org/~lowell/systuff/backup-strategy.txt), as well as some script I use for backups via both tar and dump (http://be-well.ilk.org/~lowell/systuff/scripts/systemTarBackup and http://be-well.ilk.org/~lowell/systuff/scripts/systemDumpBackup). Make what you can out of these hints. Be well. -- Lowell Gilbert, embedded/networking software engineer, Boston area http://be-well.ilk.org/~lowell/ ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
