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ZFS autobackup is used to periodicly backup ZFS filesystems to other locations. This is done using the very effcient zfs send and receive commands.
It has the following features:
* Automaticly selects filesystems to backup by looking at a simple ZFS property. (recursive)
* Works across operating systems: Tested with Linux, FreeBSD/FreeNAS and SmartOS.
* Works in combination with existing replication systems. (Like Proxmox HA)
* Automatically selects filesystems to backup by looking at a simple ZFS property. (recursive)
* Creates consistent snapshots. (takes all snapshots at once, atomic.)
* Multiple backups modes:
* "push" local data to a backup-server via SSH.
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* Ability to 'finish' aborted backups to see what goes wrong.
* Easy to debug and has a test-mode. Actual unix commands are printed.
* Keeps latest X snapshots remote and locally. (default 30, configurable)
* Uses zfs-holds on important snapshots so they cant be accidentally destroyed.
* Easy installation:
* Only one host needs the zfs_autobackup script. The other host just needs ssh and the zfs command.
* Written in python and uses zfs-commands, no 3rd party dependencys or libraries.
* No seperate config files or properties. Just one command you can copy/paste in your backup script.
* Written in python and uses zfs-commands, no 3rd party dependency's or libraries.
* No separate config files or properties. Just one command you can copy/paste in your backup script.
Usage
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