BZ Backup is a highly customizable backup tool that employs rsync for backup purposes. It is a straightforward application that enables easy data backup.
BZ Backup is an excellent backup utility that is highly customizable and utilizes rsync to carry out backup tasks. In terms of functionality, the primary focus of this project is to provide system admins with an easy-to-use backup solution that is both efficient and reliable.
The software consists of a set of shell scripts designed to handle backup and recovery tasks, whether local or remote, using the powerful rsync tool. Moreover, it is available completely free of charge and is licensed under the GPLv3 License, which should be accepted before installation and usage.
To get started with BZ Backup, users would need to first configure the software. This can be achieved by either editing the bzbackup file directly, or by editing the backup.conf file (recommended) and passing the '-c' option while calling bzbackup. The bzbackup.conf file is self-explanatory, and sample.conf file can be used to check configuration examples.
For users who want to run bzbackup at cron, it is advised to create a simple script to be added to the /etc/cron.(freq)/ directory. This script will then call bzbackup with the appropriate config file. For instance, to run bzbackup daily, the users can create a script file and drop it at /etc/cron.daily, which could look like this:
#! /bin/bash /path/to/bzbackup -c /path/to/bzbackup.conf backup.
In summary, BZ Backup is a powerful and fully customizable backup utility that can be easily set up by system admins. Its ability to handle backup tasks, both locally and remotely, using rsync makes it a great option for users who need an efficient and reliable backup solution.
The software consists of a set of shell scripts designed to handle backup and recovery tasks, whether local or remote, using the powerful rsync tool. Moreover, it is available completely free of charge and is licensed under the GPLv3 License, which should be accepted before installation and usage.
To get started with BZ Backup, users would need to first configure the software. This can be achieved by either editing the bzbackup file directly, or by editing the backup.conf file (recommended) and passing the '-c' option while calling bzbackup. The bzbackup.conf file is self-explanatory, and sample.conf file can be used to check configuration examples.
For users who want to run bzbackup at cron, it is advised to create a simple script to be added to the /etc/cron.(freq)/ directory. This script will then call bzbackup with the appropriate config file. For instance, to run bzbackup daily, the users can create a script file and drop it at /etc/cron.daily, which could look like this:
#! /bin/bash /path/to/bzbackup -c /path/to/bzbackup.conf backup.
In summary, BZ Backup is a powerful and fully customizable backup utility that can be easily set up by system admins. Its ability to handle backup tasks, both locally and remotely, using rsync makes it a great option for users who need an efficient and reliable backup solution.
What's New
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