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Network-based Encrypted Backup in 15 Minutes

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the avoid-the-noid dept.

Amanda writes "Many of us plan for mundane (but important) tasks like setting up backup during long weekends. Much of it is because of complexity and cumbersome nature of the tasks involved. This article shows how to quickly and securely set up a network-based backup, all using freely downloadable software tools like Amanda, Samba and Tar."

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  1. Hi, Senator Stevens! by Tackhead · · Score: 1, Interesting
    > This article shows how to quickly and securely set up a network-based backup, all using freely downloadable software tools like Amanda, Samba and Tar."

    So you want to talk about the consumer? Let's talk about you and me. We use this internet to communicate and we aren't using it for commercial purposes.

    You're goddamn right we do, Senator Stevens, and services like this are why you're wrong on Network Neutrality. It's got nothing to do with video on demand, and everything to do with your campaign sponsors trying to legislate innovation out of existence.

  2. 15 minutes ? by B2382F29 · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Far too long. I just use rdiff-backup for easy incremental remote backups (Including ACL and extended attributes).

    I still don't know why it is so unknown...

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    Move Sig. For great justice.
  3. Re:15 minutes?!? There's a catch. by gbjbaanb · · Score: 3, Interesting

    That depends - if you perform incremental backups then 15 minutes of more than feasible. Try BackupPc for a easy-to-use rsync solution with a web front end for restores. I'm not sure about the encrypted bit though, but it can copy over a SSH tunnel.

    Alternatively, try Mozy for 2 gig of free online encrypted backups with individual file restores. (yes, someone hosts it and they expect you to pay for more storage space, but its useful for your important stuff at least)