Software and standards

Uses e.g.: rsync, OpenSSH (remote copies), Samba when the target is an SMB share.

rsync
OpenSSH
Samba

Requirements

External storage or NAS
Defined folders to back up
Regular schedule

Steps

Define data areas to protect
Set up the backup target
Run the first backup
Test restore

Product view (current build)

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Backup

Control Center

Documentation

Notes

Do not store backups only on the same drive as the live system
Periodically verify backups are readable

Typical mistakes

Manual-only backups with no routine
Never testing restore
Unclear folder layout in backups

Backup basics