Re: [Bacula-users] Bacula Release 9.0.1

2017-07-14 Thread Randy Katz
Ok, it compiled, installed and is running under CentOS 6.9, had to install libacl-devel. On 7/14/2017 1:58 PM, Kern Sibbald wrote: Hello, We are pleased to announce that we have just released Bacula version 9.0.1 This version is a minor bug fix release that mainly adds the omitted files fo

Re: [Bacula-users] Bacula release version 7.4.4

2016-09-23 Thread Randy Katz
ps the manuals are here: http://blog.bacula.org/documentation/documentation/ On 9/23/2016 5:56 AM, Viraj Bhujbal wrote: > > Hi Team, > > I am using FreeNAS Mini from iXsystems with below configuration: > > > > Build: FreeNAS 9.10.1 (d989edd) > > Platform: Intel Atom C2750 @ 2.40GHz > > Memory:

Re: [Bacula-users] Bacula release version 7.4.4

2016-09-23 Thread Randy Katz
This question is starting to sound like a general "how do I use Bacula?" question. Please see the documentation about how to configure your Director and Clients and work up an initial test backup. I assume whichever machine is already running your Director either has a mount on the FreeNAS or is

Re: [Bacula-users] Bacula Director not starting after set up.

2016-09-08 Thread Randy Katz
I don't see any database setup/config in that tutorial. On 9/8/2016 12:53 PM, orocairion wrote: > Hello all. > > I'm having a bit of issue with my bacula installation. Still doing some > testing so I get an idea of how to make it work properly before deploying it > in our servers > > I've been f

Re: [Bacula-users] Bacula accurate issues

2016-08-24 Thread Randy Katz
I'm not saying you are bad like me, but, I just had what looks like this issue and there was an "archive" being made in that machine that contained those files. I see you have this on multiple machines, but I would check just in case. Otherwise there *could* be another reason but I am unaware of

Re: [Bacula-users] very slow backups, around 5mb/sec

2016-06-21 Thread Randy Katz
I would really like to know how much speed gain you get when you switch to Mysql or Postgres, please post it here, thanks. On 6/21/2016 1:36 PM, fgd9329g wrote: > This might be a dumb question, but I can't figure it out. > > Debian 8 > Bacula Version: 5.2.6 > sqlite3 -version 3.8.7.1 > Backing

Re: [Bacula-users] bacula on debian 8

2016-06-20 Thread Randy Katz
127.0.0.1; dbport = dbname = "bacula"; dbuser = "bacula"; dbpassword = "" } On 6/20/2016 3:05 AM, Tadewos Alemneh wrote: > Yes, with mysql > > > -------- > *From:* Randy Katz > *To:*

Re: [Bacula-users] bacula on debian 8

2016-06-19 Thread Randy Katz
did you create db? On 6/19/2016 7:51 AM, Tadewos Alemneh wrote: > Now I get with status all "JobId 0: Warning: bsock.c:127 Could not > connect to Storage daemon on 192.168.1.220:9103. ERR=Connection refused" > > > > *From:*

Re: [Bacula-users] new install - missing setup steps?

2016-06-14 Thread Randy Katz
This is old but still relevant: http://www.bacula.org/5.2.x-manuals/en/main/main/Installing_Configuring_MySQ.html On June 14, 2016 3:36:27 AM GMT+03:00, bobmeyer wrote: >hi all; I'm new to bacula, so forgive me if I'm asking a dumb >question, but.. > >I read carefully (or so I thought) thru th

Re: [Bacula-users] new install - missing setup steps?

2016-06-14 Thread Randy Katz
I dont remember where the instructions are. Just use those scripts to create and setup the bacula database from the mysql root with ~/.my.cnf so it doesnt ask for password. On June 14, 2016 3:36:27 AM GMT+03:00, bobmeyer wrote: >hi all; I'm new to bacula, so forgive me if I'm asking a dumb >q

[Bacula-users] Remove Client - Lazy Question

2016-06-03 Thread Randy Katz
Hi, if I remove a client that is currently on a backup schedule (full, diff, incr) with it's retention (90 days or something like that) so now the director issues an error "JobId 7172: Warning: bsock.c:107 Could not connect to Client:". Will it leave alone the currently backed up jobs or will it

Re: [Bacula-users] Bacula - Sqlite to Mysql

2016-05-27 Thread Randy Katz
you can copy your config files to another directory, typically a reconfigure will not remove config files. as for mysql you should find all the pertinent db creation scripts in /etc/bacula. The part that pertains to the database is usually in bacula-dir.conf and looks something like this: Catal

Re: [Bacula-users] Problems using compression=LZO with some clients

2016-05-22 Thread Randy Katz
Hi, it looks like you recompiled and installed from source, if you have installed that then it should definitely backup with compression. Have you tested putting it in place and doing a test backup? On 5/22/2016 8:50 PM, caio rebello wrote: > Hello, > > I installed with yum (yum install bacula-f

Re: [Bacula-users] compile of bacula 5.2.13 failing

2016-05-21 Thread Randy Katz
ps I checked 2 directors that do not backup windows and the tables were there but empty, so if you have any question I guess the answer is that the default database has it and that it is used when Windows backups are created (or restored). PS you don't need to build bacula to get the database tab

Re: [Bacula-users] compile of bacula 5.2.13 failing

2016-05-21 Thread Randy Katz
the install on my directors has it. If I had to guess it looks related to the Windows backups, check the record, they all seem to have "x-schema:#V s s C o m p o n e n t M e t a d a t a" : | RestoreObject | CREATE TABLE `RestoreObject` ( `RestoreObjectId` int(10) unsigned NOT NULL AUTO_INCREMENT

Re: [Bacula-users] Problems using compression=LZO with some clients

2016-05-20 Thread Randy Katz
Hi, I have Bacula clients which are CentOS 6 / cPanel backing up fine. Please specify which Bacula client version, are you compiling it, if so provide the config end results (./configure --enable-client-only) like this (notice ZLIB and LZO support are yes on CentOS 6 you must install the lib and

Re: [Bacula-users] Bacula open source technical support

2016-05-19 Thread Randy Katz
Well for Bacula there is this list and the documentation, here: http://blog.bacula.org/documentation/documentation/ But you mentioned non Bacula enterprise, not sure what you are referring to. At any rate if you have specific problems or questions that you have not found solutions to in the docs

Re: [Bacula-users] Bacula first experience worst than HELL !!

2016-05-18 Thread Randy Katz
Is this troll spam? On 5/18/2016 2:55 AM, Alex Domoradov wrote: > Probably you can try http://backuppc.sourceforge.net/info.html > > On Wed, May 18, 2016 at 10:58 AM, phil123456 > > wrote: > > alright I think bacula is way too complicated, I just need a

Re: [Bacula-users] Bacula first experience worst than HELL !!

2016-05-18 Thread Randy Katz
Is this spam?! On 5/17/2016 6:51 AM, phil123456 wrote: > hello, > > I spent half a day installing bacula on a debian 2.4 box > > it was painfull, and I had to gather informations on like 10 different web > sites > I dont even know if it works cos now I am stuck with the web client bacula-web > >

Re: [Bacula-users] Client backup with compress

2016-03-27 Thread Randy Katz
Heitor, -->Hello, Randy: it is kind of hard to follow this since this thread was hijacked by you. =) I was trying to be helpful and in the process discovered one of my clients was not compressing, if you call my activity highjacking then I will stay off this list. One client not compressing out

Re: [Bacula-users] Client backup with compress

2016-03-26 Thread Randy Katz
y, >> >> Bacula server(7.x) is installed with Linux RPM package. >> >> Catalog backup on bacula server work with compression = GZIP option. >> >> Job log: >> >> Software Compression: 84.9% 6.6:1 >> >> But clients does not work >

Re: [Bacula-users] Client backup with compress

2016-03-24 Thread Randy Katz
installed with Linux RPM package. >> >> Catalog backup on bacula server work with compression = GZIP option. >> >> Job log: >> >> Software Compression: 84.9% 6.6:1 >> >> But clients does not work >> >> Job log: >> >>

Re: [Bacula-users] Client backup with compress

2016-03-24 Thread Randy Katz
Hi Ankush, are you sure the files you are backing up can be compressed? You might want to try a separate backup on the same client of something like /usr/local /etc just to test, these should definitely compress. Sometimes video, audio and other dense files do not compress. On 3/23/2016 11:44 AM,

Re: [Bacula-users] Client backup with compress

2016-03-20 Thread Randy Katz
HEY GUYS, READ THIS! FYI - I found something really strange about this, and you might want to check because I have many servers running and compression is fine, LZO and GZIP, however I just installed a new client and now it is not compressing. Then I also discovered it is backing up full on every

Re: [Bacula-users] Director will not connect to a remote client

2016-03-09 Thread Randy Katz
Hi, you keep saying you "forwarded" the ports. I don't think that that is the correct way to use the firewall rules, unless you are trying to create a new terminology or are confused. The ports, per the firewall doc, need to be open. In my setup I use iptables rules to open the specific ports for t

Re: [Bacula-users] Director will not connect to a remote client

2016-03-04 Thread Randy Katz
sorry, here it is in the current manual though nothing has changed: http://www.bacula.org/7.4.x-manuals/en/problems/Dealing_with_Firewalls.html On 3/4/2016 11:25 AM, maaf4d wrote: > So I made sure that everything was running and it still didn't work. Then, I > tried to ping the machines and it tu

Re: [Bacula-users] Director will not connect to a remote client

2016-03-04 Thread Randy Katz
Does this address your issue? http://www.bacula.org/5.0.x-manuals/en/problems/problems/Dealing_with_Firewalls.html On 3/4/2016 11:25 AM, maaf4d wrote: > So I made sure that everything was running and it still didn't work. Then, I > tried to ping the machines and it turns out that the server can p

Re: [Bacula-users] No compression?

2016-03-02 Thread Randy Katz
On Redhat/CentOS try installing (yum install): zlib zlib-devel lzo lzo-devel and then restarting bacula. I have never tried this as I always compile these sorts of things from source. On 3/2/2016 10:27 AM, compdoc wrote: > > > Unfortunately bconsole reports "Compression = none" on every backup > t

Re: [Bacula-users] Windows client 7.0.5 broken?

2016-02-28 Thread Randy Katz
Hello confirmation, using 7.4.0 working fine, which I received free but was happy to pay for as I am using it for commercial reasons. On 2/26/2016 2:21 PM, Kern Sibbald wrote: > Hello Rudolf, > > Yes, I see. I was referring to the Enterprise Windows binaries, and they > were actually version 8.0

Re: [Bacula-users] Windows client 7.0.5 broken?

2016-02-26 Thread Randy Katz
If it's any help I was running bacula-win64-5.2.10 until recently and upgraded to bacula-enterprise-win64-7.4.0 without a hitch. Directors are all running 7.4, were running each upgrade until 7.4 previously. On 2/26/2016 1:28 AM, Cejka Rudolf wrote: > Kern Sibbald wrote (2016/02/26): >> I have no

Re: [Bacula-users] chmod 770 (was Re: Bacula Release 7.4.0)

2016-02-08 Thread Randy Katz
This doesn't make sense. So I checked mine: grep 'chmod 770' * Makefile: chmod 770 $(DESTDIR)$(sysconfdir) Makefile: chmod 770 $(DESTDIR)$(working_dir); \ Makefile.in:chmod 770 $(DESTDIR)$(sysconfdir) Makefile.in: chmod 770 $(DESTDIR)$(working_dir); \ grep sysconfdir conf

Re: [Bacula-users] Maximum Bandwidth Per Job Question

2016-02-04 Thread Randy Katz
My original question, is anyone using Max Bandwidth successfully and what are YOUR optimal settings? This is in the context of having multiple KVM VMs backing up from a node. If you are not using Max Bandwidth then this question is not for you. Thanks! As for looking into ethtool, subtracting the

Re: [Bacula-users] Maximum Bandwidth Per Job Question

2016-02-04 Thread Randy Katz
> I am having the issue that servers that have multiple KVM VM's that are > being backed up > are throttling the servers resources and bringing it to a crawl. > I'm assuming you are referring to the machine CPU high usage bottleneck. > Are you using compression? If yes NEVER use a higher than 6 gzi

Re: [Bacula-users] Maximum Bandwidth Per Job Question

2016-02-03 Thread Randy Katz
There are hosts with 100Mb and 1000Mb adapters in the mix. On 2/3/2016 1:00 AM, Randy Katz wrote: > Hi, > > I am having the issue that servers that have multiple KVM VM's that are > being backed up > are throttling the servers resources and bringing it to a crawl. I tr

Re: [Bacula-users] What to exclude?

2016-02-03 Thread Randy Katz
Is this list complete? What about stuff in /usr/local for example? And /var ? On 1/27/2016 3:41 PM, compdoc wrote: >> what can I safely exclude from a bacula backup of a Linux server and still > be able to fully recover (bare metal) from a disaster? > > I would think with bare metal recovery yo

[Bacula-users] Maximum Bandwidth Per Job Question

2016-02-03 Thread Randy Katz
Hi, I am having the issue that servers that have multiple KVM VM's that are being backed up are throttling the servers resources and bringing it to a crawl. I tried staggering the Schedule times which resulted in the server being throttled for a shorter amount of time. I don't like my servers to b

Re: [Bacula-users] Bacula Release 7.4.0

2016-01-24 Thread Randy Katz
Hello Kern, FYI: I had already downloaded and ran the personal version. And now am proud to say I have paid for it based on your response. Glad to help, especially if/when it is affordable! Also, you should know that the version that is there is already 7.4.0, my question was more of if there wa

Re: [Bacula-users] Bacula Release 7.4.0

2016-01-23 Thread Randy Katz
Thanks, ~r On 1/21/2016 7:49 AM, Randy Katz wrote: > Thanks Kern for the quick response, I'll get around to running > my update script soon, again thanks! > > On 1/19/2016 11:39 PM, Kern Sibbald wrote: >> There is generally no reason to upgrade the FDs, but at some point >>

Re: [Bacula-users] Bacula Release 7.4.0

2016-01-21 Thread Randy Katz
Thanks Kern for the quick response, I'll get around to running my update script soon, again thanks! On 1/19/2016 11:39 PM, Kern Sibbald wrote: > There is generally no reason to upgrade the FDs, but at some point > certain FD dependent features may not be available so it is advisable > to upgrade t

Re: [Bacula-users] Bacula Release 7.4.0

2016-01-19 Thread Randy Katz
Thanks, installed and running on 2 directors. Tested a few backups, working fine, thanks again. Is there any noticeable benefit to updating all the client versions right away? On 1/18/2016 9:50 AM, Kern Sibbald wrote: > Hello, > > Yesterday, we released Bacula version 7.4.0. > > This version consi

Re: [Bacula-users] wiping test backups and starting again.

2015-11-01 Thread Randy Katz
pss the correct way to find the working directory is to look for it in bacula-dir.conf: WorkingDirectory = On 11/1/2015 11:01 AM, Thing wrote: > Hi, > > Reading the FAQ, > > cd /src/cats >./drop_mysql_tables >./make_mysql_tables > > Then just format the disk to wipe the volumes? > > Any

Re: [Bacula-users] wiping test backups and starting again.

2015-11-01 Thread Randy Katz
ps you could also remove what is it the working directory: /var/bacula/working or /opt/bacula/working though it is not critical On 11/1/2015 11:01 AM, Thing wrote: > Hi, > > Reading the FAQ, > > cd /src/cats >./drop_mysql_tables >./make_mysql_tables > > Then just format the disk to wipe

Re: [Bacula-users] wiping test backups and starting again.

2015-11-01 Thread Randy Katz
Yes, however, formatting the disk is a bit extreme, you can just go to the designated directory and remove all the files, if it takes a while you can background the task: cd /baculabackupdirectory nohup rm -f * & or if you have subdirectories nohup rm -rf * & On 11/1/2015 11:01 AM, Thing wrot

Re: [Bacula-users] new bacula install - keyboard scroll question

2015-10-11 Thread Randy Katz
for curses.h ac_cv_header_curses_h=no On 10/11/2015 8:50 PM, Randy Katz wrote: > Hi, > > I have several Bacula directors running. When I go into bconsole > and issue a command and then push up arrow it scrolls to the previous > command, as it should. I just setup a new Bacula serve

[Bacula-users] new bacula install - keyboard scroll question

2015-10-11 Thread Randy Katz
have verified scrolling is working at the OS level. Is there anything in the conf files that could/would affect this? Best regards, Randy Katz -- ___ Bacula-users mailing list

Re: [Bacula-users] Compile release 7.2.0 from sources failed in Centos 6.7

2015-08-27 Thread Randy Katz
I compiled 7.2.0 on around 50 VMs, I had a problem on one of the 50. I tried to identify the difference between that VM and could not so I ended up going to the version before and it compiled on that VM. I don't remember which VM it was but if you need the info I will dig through my backup notices

Re: [Bacula-users] restore director

2015-06-29 Thread Randy Katz
I just read your first message. Are you sure you weren't dumping backing up the db dump already? Also you should only need to define the client from which you are trying to restore. On June 29, 2015 1:08:15 PM GMT+07:00, scar wrote: >this is extremely frustrating! :( >im reading the section abo

Re: [Bacula-users] restore director

2015-06-28 Thread Randy Katz
Last I had to use bscan it worked fine by the simple docs...takes a long time though. As for backing up your conf and database that is defined in the example configurations. You should never rely on a backup tool you have not tested the restore procedures with. On June 29, 2015 1:08:15 PM GMT+0

Re: [Bacula-users] help.. backup catalog problem

2013-06-10 Thread Randy Katz
7:11 AM, Phil Stracchino wrote: > On 06/10/13 09:59, Novosielski, Ryan wrote: >> You need to become somewhat competent with Linux to find much willing >> help on mailing lists. Get some books, watch some stuff online, mess >> with a test system. > -- --> Randy Ka

Re: [Bacula-users] bconsole question

2012-12-12 Thread Randy Katz
On 12/12/2012 3:50 AM, Tilman Schmidt wrote: > Am 11.12.2012 10:38, schrieb Uwe Schuerkamp: >> does a "reload" issued to beconsole also reload included config files? > It most definitely does. A "reload" works on everything except sd configuration. -- --> Randy

[Bacula-users] ssd drive question

2012-05-31 Thread Randy Katz
Hi, Has anyone tried to use an SSD drive to house the MySQL database for Bacula and understand the performance differences, if any? I am wondering if it will provide a significant speed boost to running it on disk or not. Any clues might be very helpful, thanks. -- --> Randy K

Re: [Bacula-users] Almir 0.1 released (bacula web interface)

2012-04-09 Thread Randy Katz
Connecting to catalog database to verify configuration ... > Try again: (NotSupportedError) Authentication with old > (insecure) passwords is not supported: > http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.1/en/password-hashing.html None None > > i checked the mysql page, but it doesn

Re: [Bacula-users] Almir 0.1 released (bacula web interface)

2012-04-09 Thread Randy Katz
, Randy Katz On 4/9/2012 2:36 AM, Domen Kožar wrote: > Hi all, > > glad you like it, there is more to come :) > > bconsole connection is crucial for almir to work. Currently it's used > for web console and to get information about scheduled jobs. In > version 0.2 it will

Re: [Bacula-users] Almir 0.1 released (bacula web interface)

2012-04-09 Thread Randy Katz
Hi, Thanks, this looks really good! Is there a quick/easy way to disable to console and/or other parts of it? I am really leery of opening another port or access point to any production consoles. Thanks, Randy Katz On 4/6/2012 12:17 PM, Domen Koz(ar wrote: > Hi all! > > I'm r

Re: [Bacula-users] Installing Bacula 5.2.6 on Centos 6.2

2012-02-26 Thread Randy Katz
elivered as a service. > http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfnl/114/51521223/ > > > ___ > Bacula-users mailing list > Bacula-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/bacula-users -- --> Randy Katz - *Simp

Re: [Bacula-users] Preserving data of decommissioned Bacula client

2011-12-21 Thread Randy Katz
per.intel.com/join > http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-appdev > ___ > Bacula-users mailing list > Bacula-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/bacula-users > -- > Randy Katz - *SimplicityHosting.

Re: [Bacula-users] Any repo for latest release 5.2?

2011-12-18 Thread Randy Katz
it streamed LIVE online. > Learn more at http://p.sf.net/sfu/ms-windowsazure > > > ___ > Bacula-users mailing list > Bacula-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourc

Re: [Bacula-users] Dir error?

2011-12-10 Thread Randy Katz
nevermind, was tmpdir, thanks. On 12/10/2011 4:56 AM, Randy Katz wrote: Hi, Just setup a new Dir. I can get into bconsole and everything looks fine except when I did a test run I got this error and don't understand it: Fatal error: sql_create.c:901 Can't start batch mode: ERR= A

[Bacula-users] Dir error?

2011-12-10 Thread Randy Katz
Hi, Just setup a new Dir. I can get into bconsole and everything looks fine except when I did a test run I got this error and don't understand it: Fatal error: sql_create.c:901 Can't start batch mode: ERR= Anyone know the source? Thanks in advance, -- ----&g

Re: [Bacula-users] bacula *** Backup Error ***

2011-11-11 Thread Randy Katz
fyi - when I upgraded bacula from 5.0.3 to 5.2.1 I upgraded the Director and then ran a backup of a 5.0.3 client just out of curiosity, and it backed up just fine. So I strongly doubt it is a version problem, as also your log says is the latest version: 1-Nov 16:52 srvlog2-dir JobId 8: Fatal err

[Bacula-users] compression

2011-11-08 Thread Randy Katz
Hi, Has anyone changed from GZIP compression to LZO for disk backups and tracked the performance / disk space usage difference? Any advocates out there? Anyone of the opinion it is the only way to go. Any hints appreciated thanks, Randy Katz

[Bacula-users] backup / restore question

2011-10-26 Thread Randy Katz
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[Bacula-users] Multiple Backups - Remote/Local Question

2011-10-04 Thread Randy Katz
Hello Esteemed Bacula People! I have backups on a 90-120 day cycles with full/diff/incr from a pool of machines to a Director machine. The pool of machines also has a local script backup to secondary hard drive space which I would like to "convert" to bacula backups instead, so each Client Mach

Re: [Bacula-users] Can't modify job in bconsole

2011-05-07 Thread Randy Katz
On 5/7/2011 12:20 AM, Kirill Pekarov wrote: > Hi All! > > I have problem with bconsole. > > When I start command "restore", I can't modify it. > If I enter "mod" and then press enter, the bconsole will write "Job > not run.". > Even if I write "yes", the same result - "Job not run." > But, if in t

Re: [Bacula-users] Can't modify job in bconsole

2011-05-07 Thread Randy Katz
On 5/7/2011 12:20 AM, Kirill Pekarov wrote: > Hi All! > > I have problem with bconsole. > > When I start command "restore", I can't modify it. > If I enter "mod" and then press enter, the bconsole will write "Job > not run.". > Even if I write "yes", the same result - "Job not run." > But, if in t

Re: [Bacula-users] Pool per client

2011-04-13 Thread Randy Katz
On 4/12/2011 4:04 PM, Pablo Marques wrote: I have a setup to backup lots of clients over slow links. I want to have each client (or group of clients) backed up to dedicated client pools, so client1 will go to pool client1, and so on. That way I have better control of the space used, if a client

[Bacula-users] Bacula Changes Lives

2011-04-02 Thread Randy Katz
Though still mortal I sense a great change since meeting...Bacula! My favorite Bacula quote: "In order to create an effective backup schedule of Full then Incremental/Differential backups for x time (days) the first Full backup must be retained until the last Incremental/Differential before the

Re: [Bacula-users] Scheduling Question

2011-04-01 Thread Randy Katz
On 4/1/2011 2:56 AM, Alan Brown wrote: > Randy Katz wrote: > >> I have a Full being created every month with a 3 Volume Retention and >> a Time of 60d then there should never be a time when >> there is no Full before Diff/Incr's, right? > > Correct, but with mo

Re: [Bacula-users] Scheduling Question

2011-03-31 Thread Randy Katz
On 3/31/2011 10:20 AM, Randy Katz wrote: > On 3/31/2011 10:02 AM, Alan Brown wrote: >> Randy Katz wrote: >> >>> Alan, thank you for that answer and please excuse my questions: >>> >>> 1. Do you have a different expire time (60d) for your Full then your &g

Re: [Bacula-users] Scheduling Question

2011-03-31 Thread Randy Katz
On 3/31/2011 10:02 AM, Alan Brown wrote: > Randy Katz wrote: > >> Alan, thank you for that answer and please excuse my questions: >> >> 1. Do you have a different expire time (60d) for your Full then your >> Incrementals or does it matter? > > I set the databa

Re: [Bacula-users] Scheduling Question

2011-03-31 Thread Randy Katz
On 3/31/2011 4:43 AM, Alan Brown wrote: > Randy Katz wrote: >> Hi, >> >> Now that I have used Bacula a full cycle (60 days) I have a question: >> >> If backups are done Full (which expires after 60 days). >> Then Diff each week and Incre each day where ther

[Bacula-users] Scheduling Question

2011-03-30 Thread Randy Katz
Hi, Now that I have used Bacula a full cycle (60 days) I have a question: If backups are done Full (which expires after 60 days). Then Diff each week and Incre each day where there is no Diff Then restoring from any given date going back 60 days is not a problem UNTIL the initial Full is replaced

Re: [Bacula-users] Repeating FULL backup

2011-03-01 Thread Randy Katz
On 2/28/2011 11:46 PM, Jeremy Maes wrote: > Op 28/02/2011 17:10, Mike Hobbs schreef: >> I'm testing Bacula, so this is not a production setup and I ran into >> an issue, problem, bug, I'm not sure. During my testing, I'm backing up >> a file system of about 700gb to a disk. A FULL backup took

Re: [Bacula-users] problem with etc/init.d/bacula-director

2011-02-28 Thread Randy Katz
Here is my unaltered and working /etc/init.d/bacula-dir from ubuntu server 10.10 apt-get install: # cat bacula-dir #! /bin/sh # # bacula This shell script takes care of starting and stopping # the bacula Director daemon on Debian/Ubuntu/Kubuntu # systems. # # Kern E. Sibbald - 21 Mar

Re: [Bacula-users] DebianSqueeze Installation Issue

2011-02-28 Thread Randy Katz
On 2/28/2011 12:17 AM, Dene Stringfellow wrote: I am wondering if anyone could provide some assistance. I have just upgraded Debian Lenny to Squeeze on my server and decided to try Bacula to set up a disk-to-disk (initial full backup) daily incremental backup using two (NTFS formatted) external

Re: [Bacula-users] problem with etc/init.d/bacula-director

2011-02-26 Thread Randy Katz
On 2/26/2011 2:20 AM, gianni wrote: > sorry, what I have said doesn't make sense > the problem is that this doesn't work: > /etc/init.d/bacula-director start > > this works: > bacula-dir > > I would like to correct the problem with "/etc/init.d/bacula-director start" > > On Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 11:

[Bacula-users] Automated Disk Backup Question - I still don't understand!

2011-02-25 Thread Randy Katz
Hi, This is bacula 5.0.3: I have Pools set to the following: Pool { Name = workstation1 Use Volume Once = yes Pool Type = Backup LabelFormat = "workstation1-" AutoPrune = yes Volume Retention = 60d Maximum Volumes = 60 Maximum Volume Jobs = 1 Recycle = yes } I now hav

Re: [Bacula-users] [Newbie] Remote copy

2011-02-20 Thread Randy Katz
On 2/20/2011 5:30 AM, Manolo Padron Martinez wrote: > Hi: > > I've been thinking how to make a remote copy. My first approach was to > put only the client but that force me to open a port in the client > machine and to set the fileset in the director, so the centralized > server has to know hwo the

Re: [Bacula-users] [Newbie] Bacula and webserver

2011-02-20 Thread Randy Katz
On 2/20/2011 5:26 AM, Manolo Padron Martinez wrote: > Hi: > > I would like to know what its the better way to make a copy from an > apache+mysql+php webserver. > > I've been thinking about it and probably the best solution its to stop > al services before to make the copy, but I'm looking for a way

Re: [Bacula-users] Off topic: Backing up Client Workstations

2011-02-18 Thread Randy Katz
On 2/18/2011 12:36 PM, Dupree, Craig wrote: > > -Original Message- > From: Randy Katz [mailto:rk...@simplicityhosting.com] > Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 9:08 PM > To: bacula-users@lists.sourceforge.net > Subject: [Bacula-users] Off topic: Backing up Client Wo

Re: [Bacula-users] Off topic: Backing up Client Workstations

2011-02-18 Thread Randy Katz
On 2/18/2011 12:36 PM, Dupree, Craig wrote: > > -Original Message- > From: Randy Katz [mailto:rk...@simplicityhosting.com] > Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 9:08 PM > To: bacula-users@lists.sourceforge.net > Subject: [Bacula-users] Off topic: Backing up Client Wo

[Bacula-users] Off topic: Backing up Client Workstations

2011-02-17 Thread Randy Katz
Hi, This is clearly off topic so flame away if need be! Since I have come to know many on this list are quite savvy how are you all backing up your personal workstations? The ones that have 2-5GB data and are not at the same location as your servers and are not on public ip space for one reason o

[Bacula-users] Backing up VMWare ESXi / vSphere Hypervisor

2011-02-15 Thread Randy Katz
how it would be approached or whether individual VM's/Machines would be backed up in this scenario. PS - I am already familiar with Xen and OpenVZ installations so referencing them in the answer would be great. Thank you in advance, Randy

Re: [Bacula-users] [Bacula-devel] mysql version

2011-02-13 Thread Randy Katz
On 2/13/2011 3:00 AM, rst wrote: > Thank you for your prompt reply. I'll try to answer both Kern and > Randy in this message. > > To Kern: > > I thought bacula is developed for some specific version of mysql > and changing it could be very risky. > > > To Randy: > > > There are the

Re: [Bacula-users] mysql version

2011-02-12 Thread Randy Katz
On 2/12/2011 5:41 AM, rst wrote: > Hello all, > > Is it possible to know the exact version of mysql that > was used for testing bacula 5.0.3? I'm asking this question > because some patches of mysql introduce incompatible > changes. > Hi, can you be more specific and state what the problem/incompa

Re: [Bacula-users] no upgrade path for windows servers?

2011-02-10 Thread Randy Katz
On 2/9/2011 11:40 PM, Marcello Romani wrote: > Il 10/02/2011 08:14, Ralf Gross ha scritto: >> Jeff Shanholtz schrieb: >>> ... >>> Finally, I assume that if I stay with 3.0.1 on the server, I can upgrade >>> clients to 5.0.3, correct? I'm crossing my fingers that the client "status" >>> window will

Re: [Bacula-users] no upgrade path for windows servers?

2011-02-09 Thread Randy Katz
On 2/9/2011 3:49 PM, Jeff Shanholtz wrote: I see that server support has been pulled from the installer. I have 3.0.1 installed and configured on my windows 2003 server and it is working great. Even though there isn't an installer for this configuration, is it possible to manually replace my

Re: [Bacula-users] webpage - what tapes are in my tape library?

2011-02-09 Thread Randy Katz
On 2/9/2011 6:26 PM, Dan Langille wrote: > Over the past week, I've been playing with a webpage that displays the > following information: > > * what is ready for copy from disk to tape > * the status of the tapes in the tape library > * how much data is on tape > * the status of the tapes not in t

Re: [Bacula-users] Windows 7 - 64bit Connection Issue

2011-02-08 Thread Randy Katz
On 2/8/2011 11:25 AM, Mike Hendrie wrote: *Bacula server:* Ubuntu 10.10 bacula with mysql package Ubuntu firewall disabled *Windows Client:* Windows 7 Ultimate, 64bit Firewall disabled bacula 64bit client installed *Steps:* I updated the bacula-dir.conf fi

Re: [Bacula-users] odd dream

2011-02-06 Thread Randy Katz
On 2/6/2011 9:29 AM, Phil Stracchino wrote: > On 02/06/11 09:20, Dan Langille wrote: >> OMG > Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain. > > Did you add any salt to the PB/toast? I don't see any mention of jam, perhaps that is the issue? Be well, Randy ---

Re: [Bacula-users] client address in RunAfter Script

2011-02-06 Thread Randy Katz
On 2/6/2011 3:37 AM, Jan Lentfer wrote: > Am 06.02.2011 12:22, schrieb Randy Katz: >> On 2/6/2011 2:03 AM, Jan Lentfer wrote: >>> Hi, >>> >>> I am in the need to know the client address / hostname (as configured >>> in the Client definition)

Re: [Bacula-users] client address in RunAfter Script

2011-02-06 Thread Randy Katz
On 2/6/2011 2:03 AM, Jan Lentfer wrote: > Hi, > > I am in the need to know the client address / hostname (as configured > in the Client definition) in a "Run After Job" script. According to the > manual there are only these place holders: > > %c = Client's name > %d = Director's name >

Re: [Bacula-users] How To Move / Migrate A Bacula Director - please

2011-02-03 Thread Randy Katz
On 2/3/2011 9:05 PM, Phil Stracchino wrote: > On 02/03/11 20:19, Randy Katz wrote: >> I am happy to present this case to the list at this point in time! >> >> My director does not have the correct disk capacities and must be moved >> to a new physical >> machine in

Re: [Bacula-users] How To Move / Migrate A Bacula Director - please

2011-02-03 Thread Randy Katz
On 2/3/2011 5:19 PM, Randy Katz wrote: > I am happy to present this case to the list at this point in time! > > My director does not have the correct disk capacities and must be moved > to a new physical > machine in order to be able to complete the cycle(s) at hand. The > Stora

[Bacula-users] How To Move / Migrate A Bacula Director - please

2011-02-03 Thread Randy Katz
I am happy to present this case to the list at this point in time! My director does not have the correct disk capacities and must be moved to a new physical machine in order to be able to complete the cycle(s) at hand. The Storage Devices are all disk based. What would be the best procedure/pra

Re: [Bacula-users] Windows Backup Junction Point / Filesystem Question

2011-01-31 Thread Randy Katz
On 1/31/2011 9:24 AM, John Drescher wrote: > On Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 12:20 PM, Randy Katz > wrote: >> On 1/31/2011 9:08 AM, John Drescher wrote: >>>> John, thanks, but this was already addressed to the list, using the onefs >>>> option to yes takes care of

Re: [Bacula-users] Windows Backup Junction Point / Filesystem Question

2011-01-31 Thread Randy Katz
On 1/31/2011 9:08 AM, John Drescher wrote: >> John, thanks, but this was already addressed to the list, using the onefs >> option to yes takes care of >> the issue, and no, there is no other target drive other then "C:". >> > My point is no the onefs option does not properly fix the issue. If > the

Re: [Bacula-users] Windows Backup Junction Point / Filesystem Question

2011-01-31 Thread Randy Katz
On 1/31/2011 9:08 AM, John Drescher wrote: >> John, thanks, but this was already addressed to the list, using the onefs >> option to yes takes care of >> the issue, and no, there is no other target drive other then "C:". >> > My point is no the onefs option does not properly fix the issue. If > the

Re: [Bacula-users] Windows Backup Junction Point / Filesystem Question

2011-01-31 Thread Randy Katz
On 1/31/2011 8:45 AM, John Drescher wrote: > On Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 7:33 AM, Randy Katz > wrote: >> Hi, >> >> I am seeing this error: >> >> 31-Jan 03:42 win1-fd JobId 157: >> C:/inetpub/vhosts/Servers/3/localuser/dirrec is a junction point or a

Re: [Bacula-users] Windows Backup Junction Point / Filesystem Question

2011-01-31 Thread Randy Katz
On 1/31/2011 4:46 AM, Christian Manal wrote: > Am 31.01.2011 13:33, schrieb Randy Katz: >> Hi, >> >> I am seeing this error: >> >> 31-Jan 03:42 win1-fd JobId 157: >> C:/inetpub/vhosts/Servers/3/localuser/dirrec is a junction point or a >>

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