[SWLUG] Network backups

[David Goodwin]

> So, to the question. Should I just enable the Ubuntu root account(s) and do
> the backup as root, or
> is there a better way? This is a one-off job so that I can rebuild the
> server. I don't need it to be
> automated in any way.
> 
> Any suggestions gratefully received!
> 

Hi,

You may find tar to be simpler/easier in this instance e.g.

sudo tar -zcf - /home | ssh user at remote_host "cat > backup.tar.gz"


Rsync is really only of any use if there are existing files for it to do
comparison(s) with; for a one off job, tar will most likely be more
efficient.

thanks
David.

(The above could take place without a 'cat' I suspect).
-- 
David Goodwin 

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