I hate to admit it, but I’ve screwed up many times throughout the years when it’s come to using computers. My first big “Oh shi!” moment came when I was about 8-years-old, goofing around on my ...

I hate to admit it, but I’ve screwed up many times throughout the years when it’s come to using computers. My first big “Oh shi!” moment came when I was about 8-years-old, goofing around on my ...

In the digital age, data is the cornerstone of our virtual existence, and its protection is paramount. In the Linux ecosystem, backing up data is not just a precaution; it's a necessity. This article ...

Linux comes with a ton of tools for administrative tasks, including backing up over a network. Thanks to rsync and ssh, this is far easier to do than you might think. If your business uses Linux for ...

One of the things I love about Linux is that it comes with a huge suite of software and utilities that can be very powerful. Some of these utilities go un-noticed or are not widely known. In this ...

If you need to create an rsync backup over ssh, Jack Wallen walks you through the quick and easy process. Linux has all the tools you need to create a simple, automated network backup. Even better, it ...

August 20, 2010 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Linux only: When it comes to backups, there's no messing with rsync for reliability. If running the Unix utility ...

I use Linux for both desktop and server. My preference for a server OS is one without a GUI, which means I have to turn to a lot of command-line tools. In some cases, I prefer to use the same ...

Build a bash script that controls what, where, and when backups run. Schedule the executable backup.sh with cron and review logs and destination after runs. Test the script, use absolute paths to ...

What you should back up depends on how you use your PC. As a rule, a regular backup of the home directories is sufficient. This protects against data loss—for example, if an important file is ...