Rsync Back up incremental

rohit.raih · 08-07-2018, 09:30 AM

I HAVE MOUNTED 10 window folder in Linux and we take regular backup of window folder but i want to take backup incremental and date wise. kindly suggest best possible answer.

Note. the window folders are 20-25GB

the file system of win folder is NTFS

So rsnapshot take the backup of ntfs file system and backup folder is also ntfs.????

scasey · 08-07-2018, 09:56 AM

Use rsnapshot, which uses rsync to make periodic, incremental backups.

jmgibson1981 · 08-11-2018, 07:21 AM

The target filesystem and source filesystem don't have to be the same. Filesystem only matters to the current OS. NTFS files can be backed up to ext4 (or whatever you choose) without issue. Can be restored as well without issue. You could make the backup filesystem NTFS but it would be better to be a linux filesystem.

frankbell · 08-11-2018, 08:24 PM

Code:

rsync -a

From the man page:

Quote:

-a, --archive archive mode; equals -rlptgoD (no -H,-A,-X)

When you decode the tech-speak, that means that the command backs up only files that are new or have been changed since the last rsync. (When I decided to learn how to use rsync, it took me I think about two weeks off-and-on to figure that out.)

jlinkels · 08-12-2018, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankbell

When you decode the tech-speak, that means that the command backs up only files that are new or have been changed since the last rsync. (When I decided to learn how to use rsync, it took me I think about two weeks off-and-on to figure that out.)

I think I miss the -u for newer and changed files. Actually it means skip files which are newer on the destination.

jlinkels

wpeckham · 08-12-2018, 10:15 AM

The BEST answer is not to use a SYNC package at all, but a real backup application. For you purposes, I would look for one that supports generational backups (full and incremental with near point-in-time restore). I prefer to set up a network backup host and run BURP: which has clients for Windows and all Unix like systems (Linux, BSD, etc).
https://burp.grke.org/

There are stand-alone solutions that might serve your purpose.

rohit.raih · 08-16-2018, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankbell

Code:

rsync -a

From the man page:

When you decode the tech-speak, that means that the command backs up only files that are new or have been changed since the last rsync. (When I decided to learn how to use rsync, it took me I think about two weeks off-and-on to figure that out.)

Thanks for your help

I have mounted some folders from file server and every day users are updated in same file. i want to take backup of each file day wise,

Please help me, if possible send me rsync command with parameters.

TB0ne · 08-16-2018, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rohit.raih

Thanks for your help
I have mounted some folders from file server and every day users are updated in same file. i want to take backup of each file day wise, Please help me, if possible send me rsync command with parameters.

Restating your question provides nothing new, and doesn't show us anything further you've done/tried. You were given options and suggestions above; have you actually tried any of them? Read the man page on rsync? Looked at the backup software that wpeckham recommended?? Looked at ANY backup software??

You were given suggestions and hints; it is now up to YOU to try them, and figure out what works for your environment.

jefro · 08-16-2018, 03:35 PM

I'd be thinking of using Windows tools for versions and backups over rsync ??

I'd use same file system (and version) unless you properly compress the data with a program that may save any unique filesystem attributes.

The exact command needed may require more information.