Backup illterate

notKlaatu · 10-17-2016, 04:30 PM

Also, I've downloaded this application from github, and I'm stepping through it, and I still can't see options to backup "root" or "filesystem". Can you be more descriptive on where you are seeing this option?

linux4evr5581 · 10-17-2016, 04:34 PM

It should of been right where you specify the source and destination, if not then I don't think that the right app. Thanks again for trying to help!

notKlaatu · 10-17-2016, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by linux4evr5581

I cant program or even do shell scripting yet, Im just focused right now learning Linux administration so I can navigate around the system and know what im doing.. But thanks anyways for the advice!

In that case, you might try learning more generic tools. For instance, rsync is a very common backup tool that gets used by several other backup applications. Learn it, its syntax, and practise using it. Then start exploring the apps that, in turn, use rsync (or librsync). This should give you a better understanding of the backup process, how paths and directories are treated, how comparing file dates and contents works, and so on.

Good luck!

notKlaatu · 10-17-2016, 04:36 PM

Wait, are you running as root?

linux4evr5581 · 10-17-2016, 04:37 PM

Thanks I just don't want to feel dumb when someone asks me to backup via GUI and I don't know how..

linux4evr5581 · 10-17-2016, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by notKlaatu

Wait, are you running as root?

Yes.. Wait no I have to type in the authentication password for admin user, not in the terminal but a GUI password prompt

rokytnji · 10-17-2016, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by linux4evr5581

May I ask what it is before I click on It? No offence but I never click links (usually)

Essential System Administration: Tools and Techniques for Linux and Unix Administration, 3rd Edition

linux4evr5581 · 10-17-2016, 05:25 PM

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Essential System Administration: Tools and Techniques for Linux and Unix Administration, 3rd Edition

Ohh ok I was going to get an O'reilly book after I finish this UNIX/Linux Visual Quick Start Guide (Bunny Book) I have. Thanks for relaying that to me tho. I feel like i'll be up to date at least on the administration side as those I think their the 2 best brands that should pair nicely..