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NetBSD - Live Network Backup

Posted by Zonk on from the de-backup-mouse dept.

dvl writes "It is possible but inconvenient to manually clone a hard disk drive remotely, using dd and netcat. der Mouse, a Montreal-based NetBSD developer, has developed tools that allow for automated, remote partition-level cloning to occur automatically on an opportunistic basis. A high-level description of the system has been posted at KernelTrap. This facility can be used to maintain complete duplicates of remote client laptop drives to a server system. This network mirroring facility will be presented at BSDCAN 2005 in Ottawa, ON on May 13-15."

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  1. Done this for years by OutOfMemory · · Score: 5, Funny

    I've been using der Mouse to copy files for years. First I user der Mouse to click on the file, then I use der Mouse to drag it to a new location!

  2. Re:Perfect for those moments... by SecurityGuy · · Score: 3, Funny
    The only thing left is to write code to block stupid people from reproducing.


    Unfortunately the user interface for the relevant hardware has a very intuitive point and shoot interface.