[CentOS] Backing up CentOS

Tue Apr 18 13:08:09 UTC 2006
Chris Peikert <c.peikert at co.matagorda.tx.us>

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.

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From: centos-bounces at centos.org [mailto:centos-bounces at centos.org] On Behalf
Of Matt Hyclak
Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 7:24 AM
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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

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