Re: backup the entire server

[Pedro Fernandes Macedo <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Gentian Hila wrote:

> Hi guys,
>
> I have database server Informix running on Fedora and I am looking for
> a script that backs up the entire server to hard drive. Not just the
> DB but everything, including db as well. I need to compress the files
> as well.
>
> Or any free utility or program would be great as well.
>
> I am open to any suggestion.
>
> Thank you in advance. 
>
> Genti
>
>  
If you want to make backups to another server , I'd suggest amanda. I've 
configured it to do daily backups of my /home to disk in less than 2 
hours and works like a charm.
Also , we've used it to make remote backups of several servers to some 
central backup servers with tape drives and the backup/rescue procedure 
is very easy.

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Pedro Macedo