[CentOS] question about backup regimens

Thu Nov 8 17:59:58 UTC 2007
Ray Leventhal <centos at swhi.net>

Marty Landman wrote:
> I need to recommend some backup options for a web server running
> CentOS 4.1. The client prefers using a tape drive as their backup
> device and has access to safe offsite storage. I was thinking of
> system backups weekly and differential backups nightly but don't know
> what software to recommend for the differential b/u's. For full
> backups I can just schedule a tar and compress using cron.
>
> Any recommendations would be appreciated.
>
> Marty
>
>
Just to add my .02 to the mix, I've been using Arkeia software for a few
years on several networks and I've been *Very* pleased.
Easy setup, multi-server support and not too terribly costly.

arkeia.com

HTH,
~Ray