[Discuss] Idiot simple backup process.

[Scott Petersen]

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