On Fri, Oct 25, 2002 at 12:22:05AM +0200, Milan Kr?m?? wrote:
> On Thu, Oct 17, 2002 at 06:03:56PM -0700, jw schultz wrote:
> > You might look at dirvish http://www.pegasys.ws/dirvish It
> > manages a complete rotation schedule with images preserved
> > for various periods.
> >
> > Someone else has another tool that is simpler but less
> > featureful that manages a fixed size image cycle.
> >
> > With both you get something akin to snapshots so that
> > restores are very easy.
>
> Thank you. Originally I had another idea, I didn't suppose to have
> complete backups but rather multiple versions of modificated files
> in a single place. Both method have their pros and cons, but with the
> dirvish you've persuaded me to unconditionally choose complete snapshots.
> It took me some time to try, test and setup the dirvish. I find it very
The project is still young and documentation is not my best
suit. Do let me know how, or if this could be helped.
> usefull and would recommend it to everyone seeking a backup solution
> on harddisk media (although the possibility to backup on a tape and
> totaly take it out of reach of the computer remains a good argument for me
> to use tapes).
The FAQ makes it clear i consider off site storage important
and removable media is still the best for archives.
> I will send some tiny proposals for enhancement of dirvish to your
> personal e-mail if there isn't any list devoted to dirvish.
No list yet. If you prefer you can send to
[EMAIL PROTECTED] and it will get to me.
If you drop me a line i'll know to notify you (bcc) when
there are updates.
Any more should go off-list.
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