In Backup.rsync, which of course is a wrapper around rsync that can be used for backups, I do not use --backup, but I do use --link-dest: https://stromberg.dnsalias.org/~strombrg/Backup.remote.html
On Sun, Jul 18, 2021 at 11:13 PM Lisa via rsync <rsync@lists.samba.org> 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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