On Sat, 31 Jul 2004, Mike wrote: > > I am installing Linux Fedora Core 2 over a an older RedHat version, 7.1. The > application is a complex one providing a real-time video feed. While > reasonably schooled in the application side there are any number of esoteric > pieces I am struggling with. Specifically something as simple as backing up > the system. > > I've tried TAR and SMB only to create ever increasing volumes. The problem I > think is that my attempts are chasing the links instead of simply backing up > the links. I simply want to create a backup that I can copy back, untar or > the like, if I must re-create the system. All my software is a CVS archive, > however much of the meddling I've done to Linux is in the libs, file > structures, links, .conf files and the like. > > Any direction will be greatly appreciated. How about just using rsync for backup? rsync -a source_dir destination_location And if the destination is on a remote machine: rsync -az -e ssh source_dir user@remotemachine:destination_location Satish
