rsnapshot
About rsnapshot
rsnapshot is a filesystem snapshot utility based on rsync. It facilitates periodic backups of local and remote machines over SSH. The tool uses hard links to minimize disk space usage.
Written in Perl with no module dependencies, it is compatible with UNIX-like operating systems including various Linux distributions, BSD variants, Solaris, and macOS. Configuration involves editing a file and setting up cron jobs for automated backups.
Key features
- Uses rsync for efficient file synchronization
- Supports local and remote backups over SSH
- Minimizes disk space with hard links
- Configurable backup intervals via cron
- Includes sanity checks before execution
- Compatible with multiple UNIX-like operating systems
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View all 10 versionsFrequently asked questions
- Is rsnapshot free?
- Yes. rsnapshot is free and open-source software, distributed under the GPL-2.0 license.
- What is the latest version of rsnapshot?
- The latest version is 1.5.1, released on Jan 27, 2025.
- What is rsnapshot?
- rsnapshot is a backup tool that uses rsync to create periodic snapshots of filesystems, supporting both local and remote machines.
- How do I install rsnapshot?
- Installation instructions are provided in the INSTALL document included with the software. The process involves copying and editing a configuration file.
- What operating systems are supported?
- rsnapshot works on UNIX-compatible systems including Debian, RedHat, CentOS, Fedora, Slackware, SuSE, Gentoo, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, Solaris, macOS, and IRIX.
- What license does rsnapshot use?
- rsnapshot is distributed under the GNU General Public License, with no warranty provided.
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