How do I perform a Backup? Can I perform a remote backup? How can I keep it synchronized by transferring only the changes since the last backup?
In this post we are going to perform a backup and learn how to keep it fresh.
It is important to clarify that this method can be used to perform a “system backup”, but it is not the target of this post.
The objective is to perform a backup of a concrete path and keep it synchronized by copying only the modifications since the previous backup. That is going to save time and resources as only the changes will be transferred. Continue reading “Backup with rsync”
Category: System
Rsync copy and source deletion
How can I move files with rsync? I need to copy files and after a successful transfer, delete source files. How can I do that?
Sometimes a backup needs to move files, not only copy them. This is usually needed on “Archive” backups type. Continue reading “Rsync copy and source deletion”
Robocopy backup
Backups with rsync in Linux world is the de facto standard, but when you have to admin Windows based systems you really miss it.
How can I perform Windows Backups? How can I sync two folders? Continue reading “Robocopy backup”
Adding a new path to user PATH variable
Do you want to execute your scripts without specifying the script full path?
Add the path of your scripts to PATH system user variable. Continue reading “Adding a new path to user PATH variable”
LVM Series – JFS filesystem management
LVM series continues. If you want to start from the beginning, check our first post. You can also review our last post, about ReiserFS LVM management.
In this post we are going to review how to manage a JFS filesystem over LVM. Continue reading “LVM Series – JFS filesystem management”
LVM Series – ReiserFS filesystem management
LVM series continues. If you want to start from the beginning, check our first post. You can review our last post, about XFS Management.
In this post we are going to review how to manage a ReiserFS filesystem over LVM. Continue reading “LVM Series – ReiserFS filesystem management”