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Backup your FreeBSD/Unix/Linux box

Learn how to backup your *nix box to an external harddrive (or tapedrive without much effort). I cover installation of the backup medium, using `dump`, restoring, and also backing up files from a remote server to an external harddrive.

Step 1: Get stuff ready
Step 2: Take a `dump`
Step 3: `restore
Step 4: Remote backups
Step 5: Automation

By: Johntron Source: explore

By: Johntron | 2006/10/26 | General - Security
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