Same same but different. My backup server pulls my files with rsync.
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ZonenRanslite@feddit.org 1 month ago
I simply use a shell script that rsync my files to the backup server. Runs daily as cronjob at 01:00 am.
DirtPuddleMisfortune@feddit.org 1 month ago
confusedpuppy@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 month ago
I use rsync too. It’s older and from what I understand was designed at a time when data storage was much smaller so it may not be as fast as other backup options. It also doesn’t have encrypted backups like other backup options (I think).
Rsync has been the most reliable option for me though. Every syncing option I’ve tried seems too complicated and breaks down every time I look away. Since my entire backup size is around 550gb and I’m not concerned with encrypted backups, I think rsync just works just fine.
I even created my own tool that puts my rsync commands into easy to read/modify files so I can organize my most common transfers. I can easily backup my phone, HomeAssistant server, home server and computer to my two backup locations in a single alias or cronjob now.
A bit of a pain to learning how to make proper backups that restore successfully every time, but once I figured it out, I’ve been very confident in my backup strategy.