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I use BackupPC (http://backuppc.sourceforge.net/ http://backuppc.sourceforge.net/) on an always-on 8-watt Fit-PC2 (http://www.fit-pc.com/web/products/fit-pc2/ h
by thaumaturgy 11y ago
I use BackupPC (http://backuppc.sourceforge.net/ http://backuppc.sourceforge.net/) on an always-on 8-watt Fit-PC2 (http://www.fit-pc.com/web/products/fit-pc2/ http://www.fit-pc.com/web/products/fit-pc2/). BackupPC grabs twice-daily backups of my servers and once-daily backups of my personal machine, and emails me if there's any trouble. The backups aren't dependent on any third-party service, I don't have to worry about who else has access to the files and data on my personal system, and I habitually check its web interface for extra peace of mind.
I think it's hands-down the best cross-platform backup system currently available, but for some reason it's not a popular approach.
- organsnyder 11y agoSeconded for BackupPC. I've been using it since I first saw a release announcement for it on Slashdot ~15 years ago. I combined it with automated weekly archival uploads to an off-site server (that I was also using for other purposes), as well as a manual monthly transfer I would make to an external hard drive (that would otherwise remain powered off, in case someone/something managed to get access to all of my live machines).