[Discuss] Idiot simple backup process.

[Andrew Burgess]

it's going to tape apparently. I'm not totally sure as they brought some 
n00b in to take over my job as IT guy. unfortunately this fellow knows 
enough about computers to plug things in but nothing more (Spends more 
time calling me about problems than doing research on the web) I need to 
program to be graphical in nature so I can show this young fellow how to 
use it and yet I need it to be able to be configured to do regular 
unattended backups. I also need it to be inexpensive. (ie:free if possible)

Scott Petersen wrote:
> Andrew Burgess wrote:
>> What would I use to set up the simplest and most idiot proof backup 
>> utility for Linux that could be used by a secretary or lawyer to back 
>> up a server incrementally and also completely. I need a solution that 
>> a total retard could use. Any suggestions?
>> Thanks.
>> Andrew.
> To what media (disk, DVD, Tape ???).
> Will there be an administrator configuring it to begin with or will 
> the user be doing the configuration as well.
> Is this a special case backup or a regular backup? (i.e. will it be 
> run only after special events or nightly?)
> What sort of retention period is expected? Forever or re-using 
> media/disk?
>
> If there is an administrator, it is a regular backup and the end user 
> can manage tape changes (or it is going to disk), then I would 
> strongly suggest Bacula. It is an enterprise class backup system that 
> supports Linux, Unix, Windows and, I believe, Mac. The initial 
> configuration is more than an end user could really manage but once it 
> is set up, it "just works". Email alerts, web interface, tape/disk/DVD 
> support, retention periods, etc.etc.etc.
>
> I have been using it at a number of different locations for about 4 
> years now and had zero problems with it.
>
> http://www.bacula.org
>
> Cheers
> Scott Petersen
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