Best Tools for Full System Backups on Linux?
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TechWiz99
Hey everyone! I'm pretty confident using Linux, but backups are still a bit of a mystery for me. I'm looking to backup my entire system so that I can restore it completely if something goes wrong. My plan is to use rclone for storing backups externally and automate the process to run monthly. I've looked into Veeam, but I'm curious about your thoughts on it or any other recommendations you have!
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For a complete snapshot, I use Clonezilla as my go-to solution. Then I follow up with Borg, managed through Vorta for my NAS and external drives. It's great to have different backup profiles for various drives!
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I've been using Borg Backup for my home partition, and I really love it! It's user-friendly and efficient for system backups.
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Definitely try Borg Backup with the Pika interface! It’s optimized for deduplication, which makes backups faster and more efficient, especially for remote backups. Just be cautious about using Rsync for backups; it can get tricky when moving data.
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You might want to look into Restic. It’s really top-notch for automated, incremental backups, and it integrates well with various remote storage options. However, I only back up my home directory since reinstalling the OS is usually faster than a full restore. If you need regular OS snapshots, consider Btrfs with Snapper for quick rollbacks.
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