On 16 Aug 2005, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> I want for example perform some updates on the system that may be > upgrading/changing of debian packages, some files or firebird database. > If one of the update tasks failed i want be able to restore complete > previous system before all updates occurs. > > Is there are general solutions for this? daily: tar zcvf /opt/BACKUP.date.tgz `find /etc /home $TYPE -mtime -90 -print` once a month, or however often you're paranoia tells you to do full backups tar zcvf /opt/BACKUP.date.FULL.tgz `find /etc /home $TYPE -print ` - where TYPE == ( -type f -o -type l ) - mount, sync, unmount before and after the find | tar - grep out anything yoou do not want backed up, add anything else you want c ya alvin -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]