[CentOS] Backing up CentOS

Tue Apr 18 12:23:36 UTC 2006
Matt Hyclak <hyclak at math.ohiou.edu>

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

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