Which is the best Linux backup solution you know?

Hey, i just finished setting up my new server. It's a Linux Debian server and i think that having a backup would be nice. The only backup solution i know is reoback. That script copies all needed files and pushed them to a remote server via FTP. Do you know a better backup solution for Linux? Would be great if one could create an image of the server or something like that. It important that i can restore the server in just a few minutes of work.

Has anyone an idea?

asked 17 May '11, 11:40

michaelkwd ♦♦
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I only know of partimage for disk backups. You can find it on a system Rescue distro. It is fast as norton ghost, has network backup capabilities, but some disadvantages such as backing up only partitions, not full disks, and i remember it cares a lot aboit partition sizes and names.

Based on Partimage, you have the Clonizilla Distro.

Now, you'll have to find a way to make your server boot on PXE agent or something in order to send you Disk / Partition image. I don't know of any tool which can make a disk image of a mounted volume.

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answered 17 May '11, 12:51

mister_popo
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<p>Hey, thanks for that answer. I never heard of that possibility but i'll give it a try.</p> <p>Is there anyone who has another solution for a good way of making backups?</p>

(17 May '11, 14:58) michaelkwd ♦♦

1	If you want to create your own backup Server for different systems ranging from Windows Desktops to Servers you should check the Open Source Tool "Amanda Network Backup": http://www.amanda.org/ link answered 17 May '11, 17:53 paul 86●3 accept rate: 16%

0	@mister_popo Is it a custom backup script that you are looking for? I would use the dd command to accomplish this. link answered 26 Aug '12, 04:34 rspinuz 86●1●8 accept rate: 5%

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