[Gllug] Backup Software for Linux?

[Bruce Richardson]

On Wed, Apr 07, 2004 at 02:35:47PM +0100, Andy wrote:
> Hi all.
> 
> I'm just about to embark on trying to add a mid range autoloader to a
> Linux system (Dell PowerVault 132T - LTO2).
> 
> What's the current conscensus on the best Linux backup software?
> 
> Tapeware?
> Arkeia?
> Arcserve?
> or
> Roll my own with AMANDA & MTX?

Amanda is a very good tool.  Nice console tool for browsing your backup
archive for selective restores, very intelligent and flexible system for
incremental backups.  Hasn't let me down yet.  I've known people to have
interesting experiences with Amanda and tape changers, though.

-- 
Bruce

A problem shared brings the consolation that someone else is now
feeling as miserable as you.
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