Remote backup hosting setup?
Peter Risdon
peter at circlesquared.com
Wed Aug 4 02:11:45 PDT 2004
Eric Crist wrote:
> Hello list,
>
> I was recently contacted by a lawfirm that needs a remote backup
> solution to help bring their insurance rates down. I've decided to go
> ahead and do this, as their needs are not that great.
>
> What I'm asking, is how best to setup this situation. I've never played
> with jails or anything, but I'm not sure if I really need to go that
> far. I'm considering building a server that has ssh and sftp access.
> The plan is to allow them to upload at their pace, and provide next-day
> DVD/CD copies of their entire directory structure.
>
> Any advice on how to go about this?
I do this using rsync. Remote FreeBSD machines are straightforward. For
Windows computers wishing to backup remotely I am starting to use:
http://sync2nas.sourceforge.net/
I also find it helps to start with a copy of their data from some medium
like a tape, CD(s) or DVD, or even a hard drive moved from one machine
to another. Otherwise, the initial transfer can, literally, take weeks.
HTH
Peter.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Eric F Crist
>
> Found on Conan O'Brian:
> Children's books written by celebrities;
> By Mel Gibson: Jesus Christ and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very
> Bad Day.
>
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>
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