I have an rsync running to an alternate server so the index files are replicated to once the backup is completed. So I always have a fall back server.
David Flood wrote: >>My interest is to know ow to restore an entire directory and all it's >>subdirectories and all their files content in the shortest time possible >>after an unwanted disaster may occur. >> > > To do this in the shortest time possible the answer must be back > up the amanda database files onto floppy disk on a regular basis, > also test the floppy regularly. If your DB files won't fit onto a floppy > consider CD or the tape your backing the other stuff on to. > Although may have complicatyions with this method because the > DB files will be open while amanda is running. In this scenario you > only have to dig through the tape for the DB files restore them then > restore as normal. > > This is the way we do it although touch wood we have not been > faced with such a situation to date. Now that I've said that I know > it's going to happen. > > > David Flood > Systems Administrator > -- _____________________________________ Don Potter -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] Center for Human Genetics Duke University -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_ Never knock on Death's door. Ring the doorbell and run (he hates that)
