Jason Axelson Jun 27, 2023
Does anyone have recommendations for a linux program to use for backups, with an emphasis on being easy to use.
Show threadSimon WolfJun 27, 2023

@axelson If you are happy with the command line then Restic: https://restic.net/

As well as backing up to local drives it can create remote backups to things like S3 (this blog post helped me with that: https://medium.com/@denniswebb/fast-and-secure-backups-to-s3-with-restic-49fd07944304).

Once it is set up it is easy to use but the setup, even for local backups, is possibly not for a complete beginner due to knowing what folders to include or exclude.

restic · Backups done right!

Show threadJason Axelson Jun 27, 2023
@simon ah, I just saw a recommendation for restic the other day. Although I think I'll look for something that's a little easier to get started with for now. I'm very comfortable with the command line but if there's too much dry setup then it may take me too long to start doing backups!
Show threadSimon WolfJun 27, 2023
@axelson Local backups with Restic are pretty simple but if you want something similar but even easier (but less flexible) then take a look at using rsync to just copy files and folders over to an external drive. That would at least give you a bit of a safety net.
Show threadPhillipp
@simon @axelson Came here, looking for the rsync comment. Was not disappointed :D
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