[plug] Windows to Linux Samba backup concepts

[Lance Duivenbode]

Not sure about the permissions issue but it seems like overkill to copy 600GB 
every time. I've also had problems in the past with large, sustained 
transfers and Samba timing out. Perhaps you could use rsync instead and only 
copy what changes?

We currently use this solution for backing up some of our client machines 
where I work, so I know it does work. If your interested, I can try and dig 
up the name of the Win32 rsync software we use.

Lance

On Wed, 18 Oct 2006 07:43 pm, hatari wrote:
> Advice please....
>
> I am toying with the concept of backing up various Windows servers to a
> Linux fileserver with RAID, running Samba.  [Currently, there are 2
> options: FreeNAS (FreeBSD alright I know it aint Linux) and a RH-based
> option whose name escapes me right now.]
>
> There will be about 600-GB nightly.  If I need to use this backup to
> re-build a part, or all, of a server will I have lost Windows-based file
> permissions?
>
> In fact I need to know what sorts of problems I might encounter so your
> advice is appreciated, although I need the first question answered asap.
>
> If this is not possible then I must revert to the traditional approach
> of buying a "massive" tape drive etc.
>
> Regards,
> w
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