I had played with a similar rsync method to this for a while as well as adapting a rdiff-backup method as well (allows for snapshot/rollback/increments).
I think the rsync is the way to go if you don't need rollback increments. It will cut down on bandwidth and time. -Pat Ring -----Original Message----- From: Eric Shubert [mailto:e...@shubes.net] Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 12:07 PM To: qmailtoaster-list@qmailtoaster.com Subject: [qmailtoaster] Re: qtp-backup I using rsync to back up the /home/vpopmail/domains directory. Then I run a modified version of qtp-backup which backs up everything except said directory. This is much more efficient, as messages aren't repeatedly backed up. The modified version of qtp-backup will be included in the next release of QTP, and is presently in the QTP subversion repo, so you can download it from the web site. See comments in the source for how to use it. :) -- -Eric 'shubes' On 03/29/2011 09:30 AM, Patrick Ring wrote: > I find it has been server-dependant (...age, load, amount of storage). > My storage is about half of what you have, and I know it seems to take > around :45mins. ...though the servers here are not new by any means > (HP Proliant DL320 G3's). > The process, if I remember correctly, makes the copy of the data by > using a compression statement (tar/gz). It could be the compression > that is taking a while (especially on older equipment). > -Pat. > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > -- > *From:* Scott Hughes [mailto:sc...@renshawauto.net] > *Sent:* Tuesday, March 29, 2011 11:24 AM > *To:* qmailtoaster-list@qmailtoaster.com > *Subject:* [qmailtoaster] qtp-backup > > I was just curious. I am testing qtp-backup to see how long it runs. > I'm currently at 1 hour and 25 minutes and still going. Current > directory > (/backup/qmailbkup) size is 7.2 Gig (/home/vpopmail/domains is 16 Gig > uncompressed). Is this normal? Am I running to correct/best/fastest > backup script? > > My goal here is to put qtp-backup (or the best backup script) into a > cron job that runs every night, then after waiting MORE than the > amount of time it takes to run the qtp-backup script, rsync the backup > file(s) over to a another server. > > Thanks, > > Scott > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------- Qmailtoaster is sponsored by Vickers Consulting Group (www.vickersconsulting.com) Vickers Consulting Group offers Qmailtoaster support and installations. If you need professional help with your setup, contact them today! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------- Please visit qmailtoaster.com for the latest news, updates, and packages. To unsubscribe, e-mail: qmailtoaster-list-unsubscr...@qmailtoaster.com For additional commands, e-mail: qmailtoaster-list-h...@qmailtoaster.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Qmailtoaster is sponsored by Vickers Consulting Group (www.vickersconsulting.com) Vickers Consulting Group offers Qmailtoaster support and installations. If you need professional help with your setup, contact them today! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please visit qmailtoaster.com for the latest news, updates, and packages. To unsubscribe, e-mail: qmailtoaster-list-unsubscr...@qmailtoaster.com For additional commands, e-mail: qmailtoaster-list-h...@qmailtoaster.com
