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
> 
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