Date: Mon, 05 Aug 96 17:33:22 +1000 From: Mikel Lindsaar <mikel@cynet.net.au> To: freebsd-isp@freebsd.org Subject: Tape Backup Questions. Message-ID: <199608050724.RAA01131@esimene.cynet.net.au>
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G'Day all. What is the best way to selectively backup a system onto a tape. ie. Backup the entire system except for certain specified directories. Also, once backed up, what is the procedure to do a full system restore (in the event of starting from a "virgin" system) And do filesystems such as /var and /dev restore properly? Or must I do a "minimal" system install and then restore "over-the-top" in single user mode. Finally, what is the best method of backing up tapeless systems? These systems are on the same network connected via Ethernet. I have seen referance to Amanda and I guess the other option is NFS mounting them and going from there, but that brings up the restore issue again. I have sufficient DAT tapes and a drive etc. Thanking all of you in advance Regards and Salutations, Mikel -- ----------------------------------------------------------- Mikel Lindsaar | "If the dream is big enough, mikel@cynet.net.au | the facts don't count!" ----------------------------------------------------------- (Under Construction) http://www.cynet.net.au/~mikel/ -----------------------------------------------------------
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