[Discuss] Backup linux desktops/workstations

[tmetro+blu at gmail.com (Tom Metro)]

Edward Ned Harvey wrote:
> Unfortunately, even when I nice dump to the fullest extent,
> it's still too resource intensive.  Users complain tremendously, as long as
> it's running.

Maybe try ionice?


> Must be able to backup the whole system. Including the OS, and all
> the customizations...

Do you really want to be doing that level of backup on a daily basis?

I would think weekly would be adequate, combined with a separate
file-based strategy.

 -Tom

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