Abstract
The Backup Manager tool is a simple framework to let users backup and restore their own data such as home directories or selected files. It is possible to create scheduled backups or backups on request, and to play back a previous state of this data.
First schedule which data you would like to backup, and when you would like to backup this data.
+ and in the section click .
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On the tab set options such as:
Choose which files and directories are to be included in the backup process.
Select a location for your backup on a separate media. For example, an external hard disk or a USB flash drive.
Set and .
If so desired you can enable and create a first snapshot of your data immediately.
On the tab add files and folders you want to exclude from the backup.
On the tab you specify what should happen when attaching the backup device set on the tab (for example, the USB flash drive).
If you are short on disk space, enable removing old backups.
Click to close the settings dialog.
![]() | Information on Scheduling |
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For scheduling backup dates the tool makes use of the user's crontab. For more information about crontab, see the crontab man page. | |
To restore a previous state of your data, proceed as follows:
Select + and in the section click .
Choose the files to restore and which version.
Click .