Correct, the --backup is almost never discussed. Have never used it, but as I have been
looking at the documentation, I have started to wonder about its usefulness. From: Robin Lee Powell <robinleepow...@gmail.com> To: lisa-as...@perso.be Subject: Re: Utility of --backup Date: 19/07/2021 08:33:45 Europe/Paris Cc: rsync@lists.samba.org While this doesn't directly answer your question, you might find https://linuxconfig.org/how-to-create-incremental-backups-using-rsync-on-linux useful, depending on your actual goals. On Mon, Jul 19, 2021 at 07:50:34AM +0200, Lisa via rsync wrote: > I would like some feedback about the --backup option in rsync. Is > it worth using it for backups, or should I just use rsync > commands that just transfer files without the use of --backup > option? > > -b, --backup make backups (see --suffix & --backup-dir) > --backup-dir=DIR make backups into hierarchy based in DIR > --suffix=SUFFIX backup suffix (default ~ w/o --backup-dir) > > I am somewhat hesitant to use it because with the backup option, > preexisting destination files are renamed as each file is > transferred or deleted. It also says that previously backed-up > files could get deleted. Thusly I need some assistance > understanding all the pros and cons. > > > -- > Please use reply-all for most replies to avoid omitting the mailing list. > To unsubscribe or change options: > https://lists.samba.org/mailman/listinfo/rsync > Before posting, read: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
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