diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index d95ac3e..db6002b 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -6,7 +6,9 @@ Introduction 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. @@ -20,10 +22,11 @@ It has the following features: * 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 ====