Re: How to design a centralized cross-platform BACKUP solution ?

[Davide Mirtillo <davide@evnetwork.it>]

Il 14/02/2012 08:00, J. Bakshi ha scritto:
> Hello list,
> 
> I like to implement a debian server with plenty of HDD space to work as a centralized net backup
> server. The idea is both Linux and windows users can keep their backup at this server ( may be just folders;
> or a complete partition or two); can browse their backups through web interface, can easily restore 
> and the main thing minimal client configuration.
> 
> I have already "apt-cache search" in debian and I have found close to my scenario is backuppc.
> Though amanda is also there but I don't know how much it comes closer to my requirement.
> 
> Hence I am in a phase to just listen to you; about your experience and implementation.
> Waiting to hear you... 
> 
> Thanks

Hi,

Had your same issue some time ago and was undecided between backuppc and
bacula. I eventually ended up using backuppc because bacula turned out
to be too complex for my case and i have to admit, backuppc is a really
well done software, if you set it up correctly.

-- 
Davide Mirtillo