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Rsync is the only backup tool you actually need

Backups don't need to be complicated. There's a whole industry built around implementing backup systems with NAS devices, RAID arrays, and software with snazzy GUI frontends. But my favorite solution ...
ZDNet

How to back up a Linux directory to a remote machine with rsync

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Rsync is better than every backup GUI I've tried

Rsync shows up in almost every serious backup discussion, yet it is often dismissed as old, unfriendly, or outdated compared to modern backup tools with polished interfaces. I have tried a lot of ...
Linux Journal

Exploring rsync, tar, and Other Backup Solutions

In the digital age, data is the cornerstone of our virtual existence, and its protection is paramount. In the Linux ecosystem, backing up data is not just a precaution; it's a necessity. This article ...
Ars Technica

Rsync for remote server backup -- ownership and permissions?

Looks like Rsync is my best option for backing up a couple of remote servers.<BR><BR>My question for Ars is this: what's the most secure way to do ownership and permissions?<BR><BR>I'm going to be ...
Bleeping Computer

QNAP fixes six Rsync vulnerabilities in NAS backup, recovery app

QNAP has fixed six rsync vulnerabilities that could let attackers gain remote code execution on unpatched Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices. Rsync is an open-source file synchronization tool that ...
Ars Technica

rsync snapshot back disk usage question

I would like to determine the space used by individual "snapshots" that I make using the popular rsync backup method. I've determined how I would like to do this logically, but am not sure where to ...