Well the idea is if I can get my CentOS box to communicate with my Windows 2003 network I was going to do a backup and put the backup file on a windows box where I would have Backup Exec put it on Tape. One step at a time though. I haven't tackled trying to get the CentOS and Windows to talk yet. I have lots of reading to do on that subject yet. Thanks for the list of backup software.
-----Original Message----- From: centos-bounces@centos.org [mailto:centos-bounces@centos.org] On Behalf Of Matt Hyclak Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 7:24 AM To: CentOS mailing list Subject: Re: [CentOS] Backing up CentOS
On Tue, Apr 18, 2006 at 07:21:04AM -0500, Chris Peikert enlightened us:
Can anyone suggest a good open source/free backup software that works on CentOS? I was reading through the manuals on how to back things up and it said do 1 of 2 things. Buy a 3rd party software packages or make one from source. Well I have no clue how to do the 2nd option and I don't want to spend any money so I figured I would as you gurus. BTW I am newb so easier the software the better. Thanks.
What, and how much, are you trying to back up? What storage device will you be backing up to (tape, dvd, disk)?
There are several projects out there: amanda (my personal favorite), bacula, backuppc, and I'm sure a few others. More details on your expected usage can help folks point you in the better direction.
Matt