On (08/02/06 21:00), Edward Speyer wrote: > I'm stuck trying to find a nice way to allow rsync / rdiff-backup enough > permissions to keep ownership information intact at the backup-receiving > end. > > I /could/ run as root on the backup-reciever, but it'd be nice if there > was a less sledge-hammer approach to the chown problem :) > > What's the generally accepted method for network backups using > rsync-like tools? > There are a number of ways to 'skin this particular cat' :)
I made some notes on setting up file servers with automated backup using rsync using information from the links I included: http://www.clivemenzies.co.uk/selfhelp/FileServer_Install_manual.html The Mike Reubel page is particularly interesting. Regards Clive -- www.clivemenzies.co.uk ... ...strategies for business -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
