automated backups

leftheaded · May 14, 2008

anyone know of some good automated backup apps? I like the idea of Acronis True Image Echo Workstation, but I was thinking of running Windows Server 2008, Ubuntu, or maybe even OpenSolaris. Not sure it will run on those OS. Any recommendations?

The ability to "Backup individual files or folders" and browse the contents of those backups is the main lure of Acronis for me.

JamesXP · May 14, 2008

If you are running Unix/Linux you can just use bash scripts and cronjobs.

http://simplebashbu.sourceforge.net/

there is a pre-programmed simple one.

MRD · May 16, 2008

Amanda is probably the most powerful / sophisticated backup software out there. It's also free.

Automata · May 16, 2008

MRD said:
Amanda is probably the most powerful / sophisticated backup software out there. It's also free.

For some reason I thought that was specific to tape backups and I just realized that doesn't make sense!

MRD · May 16, 2008

Amanda will do pretty much anything/everything you could want.

Automata · May 16, 2008

Awesome, thank you!

leftheaded · May 16, 2008

yes, awesome! Amanda looks like it will fit the bill.

http://amanda.zmanda.com/

thanks! :beer:

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