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Date:      Wed, 04 Aug 2004 10:11:24 +0100
From:      Peter Risdon <peter@circlesquared.com>
To:        Eric Crist <ecrist@secure-computing.net>
Cc:        freebsd-questions@freebsd.org
Subject:   Re: Remote backup hosting setup?
Message-ID:  <4110A83C.30703@circlesquared.com>
In-Reply-To: <005501c479b5$6c0f4cc0$6401a8c0@Nomad>
References:  <005501c479b5$6c0f4cc0$6401a8c0@Nomad>

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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.
> 
> -----
> Keep your powder dry and your pecker hard and the world WILL turn.
> 
> -----
> Eric F Crist
> 
> 
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