How to backup a Linux server over ssh using Leopard?

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How to backup a Linux server over ssh using Leopard?

I have a server running Linux, and my main machine is a Macbook running Leopard. I want to back up the entire root directory (including subdirectories) of the Linux server to an external HDD attached to Macbook.

My initial thought was to mount the Linux server's root directory on Leopard using sshfs, and then use RSyncX to backup that mounted directory on external HDD attached to Leopard. Unfortunately sshfs mounted directories are not treated as "drives" by RsyncX (and a lot of other apps).

Can someone help? Thanks!

Macbook 1.83GHz white, Mac OS X (10.5.3)

Posted on Jun 22, 2008 2:57 AM

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Tim Haigh

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Jun 22, 2008 4:00 AM in response to Rakshak

I am currently in the process of setting up a small form factor pc running a linux distro as my router/firewall and will be looking for a backup system on my network which is mostly mac based.

I just googled 'timemachine for linux' and got a few good results.

http://handsonhowto.com/2007/timemachine4linux/

and also a tool call flyback

You could also try setting up your backup drive as an NFS sharepoint.

http://macresearch.org/nfs-exports-leopard

I know my post does not answer your issue directly but flyback is the solution I am going to try.

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Rakshak Author

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Jun 22, 2008 2:05 PM in response to Tim Haigh

Thanks Tim, I looked at Flyback project. It looks good, except that I can't use it on my server as it lacks GUI. I'll study the code of the script you mentioned tonight, and will test it out if I feel satisfied with the code. I'm still looking for a simple solution - I can't believe somebody didn't write such a program for Linux!

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