Hello,
I would like to backup D:\users
from a machine running windows 2003 server
to a machine running Mandrake linux on a daily
basis.

Is it possible to do that ?

Thanks

Varun

It can be done from 2 methods, linux-side or Windows-side

Linux Side
mount -t smbfs -o username:password //server/share /mnt/backup
tar xvjf /mnt/backup/* /mnt/backup/UsersArchive-date.tar.bz2

This depends on the security that is setup within samba, assuming it is there.
This method could be put into a script and run within cron on a daily basis.

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Windows Side
use NTbackup to create the backup.
Specify that the backup should be stored to a network location on the linux machine.
This could be scheduled from the windows scheduler to occur daily.
I'm not sure if ntbackup can compress the data, but the linux version above can.

Hi, same question but with a twist, what if I have a server 2003 os that needs daily backups to a linux server (ubuntu server) that is not on the same network. What would be the safest & most efficient way to backup say.. C:\webserver\ folder to the linux box on a daily basis..

The same idea applies, I fail to see the difference in your question. FYI: The tar options should have been cvjf not xvjf

Well my difference is i I don't have file sharing enabled on the server, for security reasons. Does that change anything or am I just not understanding your answer..

which server? Windows or Linux

windows server has no sharing enabled.. its setup as a webserver.. and I would like to have it backed up nightly to a unbuntu linux server thats not on the same network..

and by "network" you mean subnet?

umm thats correct... meaning one is for instance.. 123.11.1.1 other is 204.1.1.220 (example)

If file sharing isn't enabled, is ftp? You could put a batch file that would ftp the backup to your linux box every night.