Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:12:06 -0700 From: Bill Campbell <freebsd@celestial.com> To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: rsync over nfs or rsync protocol Message-ID: <20110923211206.GA18716@ayn.mi.celestial.com> In-Reply-To: <4E7CF443.2000701@speakeasy.net> References: <4E7CF443.2000701@speakeasy.net>
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On Fri, Sep 23, 2011, Jason C. Wells wrote: > I am looking into finally setting up a backup solution that's a little > more sophisticated than a bunch of DVD-RWs. I have two servers. I'd > like to make each a backup server for the other. I'm considering using > rsync. > > Is rsync a good choice for a backup tool? > Should I use the rsyncd or should I use NFS? I'm using 100 mbps ethernet. > What's the better solution I haven't considered? We use rsync extensively for backups on local LANs as well as off-site via the 'Net. My experience using NFS for this was not good, but it's been many years since I last tried this so I don't remember the details. Bill -- INTERNET: bill@celestial.com Bill Campbell; Celestial Software LLC URL: http://www.celestial.com/ PO Box 820; 6641 E. Mercer Way Voice: (206) 236-1676 Mercer Island, WA 98040-0820 Fax: (206) 232-9186 Skype: jwccsllc (206) 855-5792 Windows is a computer virus with a user interface!!
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