Backing up in Linux is so easy!

Why Do I need to back up in Linux?

This is something near and dear to my heart because of just how important it is to back up you important data. I’ve already talked about backup before but I never really thought about back up for Linux until recently. Let’s face it when you came to Linux, you probably didn’t think you would need to back but you really do. I learned the hard way on this. My Story so others can learn from my mistake, I have been working on a big database for to keep track of who comes in and what they usually order but I had a problem today, and thought I had backed up my database before I re-installed the Linux distro. In reality, I didn’t actually. I wasn’t happy when I found out that the Database wasn’t their after I had wiped the drive and re-installed.

Are you ready for a Disaster?

I ask that because I know I wasn’t ready and I know most of you are probably the same way. You probably didn’t even think about backing up in Linux. I am not really worried about backing up the distro but to back up the important data. I wanted to share some of them with you and so you can update yours accordingly. So here are a few good Ubuntu/Kubuntu back programs:

KBackup — This is the one that I am using right now but will be looking for a way to do offline back up in the cloud. (apt-get install KBackup)

Simple Backup Solutions — Another one that I have found that will be playing with later on this month. (apt-get install simplebackup)

fwbackups — This is one of the more easier backup programs, that can do single and scheduled backups. This might be the one for me but only time will tell. (apt-get install fwbackups)

Amanda — If your have several different clients who need to have offsite backups this would be one way to do. Allows you to have mulitple backups to a single server. This might be good for my clients, will have to look into this one.

And more . . . . . .

There are even more out there but these are the ones that interest me and I thought they would interest your also. I will look online for some cloud storage later on this week. You should always have more than one backup plan. I always like the Rule of 3’s when it comes to backup:

In the Home

A pen drive

Off site

It’s time to change

If you haven’t already started a backup plan for your Linux machine, it is always time to change. You probably have something you want to keep and not lose. You could have Pictures, documents, and client information that you need later on. So what are you waiting for?