4 ms·
Yeah, but that ZFS server is likely in the same rack that's going to get knocked out when the data center gets sucked into a tornado, or whatever. Weather it ma
by eschneider 3y ago
Yeah, but that ZFS server is likely in the same rack that's going to get knocked out when the data center gets sucked into a tornado, or whatever. Weather it makes sense to have someone on staff swapping tapes, rotating backups, shipping them offsite, and keeping records of what exactly is where not to mention handling AND TESTING restores really depends on what your data's worth. For most places, it's cheap insurance.
- charcircuit 3y agoPut an online backup in a another location then.
- throw0101c 3y ago> Put an online backup in a another location then. And hope your online backup doesn't get hit by the same group/malware that took out your primary production system. Offline backups help with certain types of risks.
- rubatuga 3y agoYou can use zfs send which is a append only operation
- throw0101c 3y ago> You can use zfs send which is a append only operation It's not about how the data gets there, it's the fact that the system is online and hackable just like any other system. Good luck wiping offline tapes (Mr. Robot not withstanding).