backup config

okiyani · July 19th, 2007, 3:35 AM

Where should "/backup" be?

I have a single HDD server!

Where would i create this directoy, is it ok to type "cd /" and then do it, or what would be the best location?

New to this so you'll see me aound often for a while

Thanks in advance

**removed** · July 19th, 2007, 3:48 AM

If you set up backups for /backup on a single HDD server, the backups will simply go on your primary drive; you won't even need to create the directory. This is OK if you just want to restore old data if you manage to delete something, but if the drive fails, you're out of luck since your backups are on the only drive.

I highly recommend getting a second drive installed. You can't go wrong with the extra peace of mind...

okiyani · July 19th, 2007, 4:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by removed

If you set up backups for /backup on a single HDD server, the backups will simply go on your primary drive; you won't even need to create the directory.

I get the following error, what would you recomend?

/backup is not a directory..
Backup has been disabled to prevent file loss..
/backup does not exist..
Backup has been disabled to prevent file loss..

Backup Configuration Saved!

**removed** · July 19th, 2007, 5:04 AM

Hmm, I stand corrected. It used to just create it for you if it didn't exist before. Go ahead and log in as root, and create the directory via SSH... should be fine that way. Sorry about the confusion.

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okiyani Registered User Fresh Surpasser Joined in Mar 2007 8 posts Gave thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times	backup config Where should "/backup" be? I have a single HDD server! Where would i create this directoy, is it ok to type "cd /" and then do it, or what would be the best location? New to this so you'll see me aound often for a while Thanks in advance

July 19th, 2007, 3:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
removed Surpass Abuse Admin Super #1 Joined in Mar 2005 Lives in Houston, TX Hosted on NONE 7,797 posts Gave thanks: 11 Thanked 278 times	If you set up backups for /backup on a single HDD server, the backups will simply go on your primary drive; you won't even need to create the directory. This is OK if you just want to restore old data if you manage to delete something, but if the drive fails, you're out of luck since your backups are on the only drive. I highly recommend getting a second drive installed. You can't go wrong with the extra peace of mind... __________________ Unofficial IRC Channel: #surpass EFNet Unofficial = No official support. Support requests can be submitted to our helpdesk.

July 19th, 2007, 5:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
removed Surpass Abuse Admin Super #1 Joined in Mar 2005 Lives in Houston, TX Hosted on NONE 7,797 posts Gave thanks: 11 Thanked 278 times	Hmm, I stand corrected. It used to just create it for you if it didn't exist before. Go ahead and log in as root, and create the directory via SSH... should be fine that way. Sorry about the confusion. __________________ Unofficial IRC Channel: #surpass EFNet Unofficial = No official support. Support requests can be submitted to our helpdesk.

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