Best backup option?

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Hello,
So, I've been using the built in backup system since I was using all domains in 1 account. And doing weekly backups for small websites.

But now I have multiple accounts and the websites space and number has increased.

What is my best option to backup the server data with moderate size?

I've been trying jetbackup. But it seems to be great when it's not tested.
When I tried to restore the websites with it I faced multiple problems and headaches and now all of my websites are not working.

So I won't consider jetbackup as a viable option anymore.

All I want is incremental backups and some options.

I know that directadmin are going to implement it one day. And saw the voting and what not.

But I'm not talking about the future. I want to know what should I use now.

The built in backup takes so much space.

Any idea guys?

Thanks
 
I use Admin backup to an offsite location, incase the shit burns down atleast i have a backup.
Also when i moved to an other server, the admin backup worked perfect for me.
 
I daily backup sites with directadmin backup without sites data and mails (very small backup) then copy with rsync to remote location.
Also rsync /home to remote location

Other option is to use restic to backup to any S3 compatible server.
 
rjp said:
I daily backup sites with directadmin backup without sites data and mails (very small backup) then copy with rsync to remote location.
Also rsync /home to remote location

Other option is to use restic to backup to any S3 compatible server.
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Why not also backup mails etc?
What if something catastrophic happens?
 
ericosman said:
Why not also backup mails etc?
What if something catastrophic happens?
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Because they are included with /home

rjp said:
I daily backup sites with directadmin backup without sites data and mails (very small backup) then copy with rsync to remote location.
Also rsync /home to remote location

Other option is to use restic to backup to any S3 compatible server.
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You don't have to rsync the backups separately since they are included when you rsync /home
 
I use bu-backup and I'm very satisfied
Other people may not want to use it as it is a solution developed by a web hosting provider (in Argentina).
 
Yeah i heard some good stuff about bu-backup. Never used it. But i think for users bu-backup or jetbackup is best.

It is nice to have file level backups for users so they can choose what file they want to restore.

If you just need incremental backups without file level restore for users there are a lot of options. You can do it via rsync/clone etc. on the command line. But you also have plugins if you want.

Borg:

CLI backup with BORG | Directadmin Docs

DirectAdmin Knowledge Base
docs.directadmin.com

Rclone:

DirectAdmin RClone Backup Interface

DirectAdmin RClone Backup Interface This is a DirectAdmin plugin that creates Cron Jobs to backup files/databases and uses RClone to upload them to a filehost. * Files can be compressed into zip, tar, and gzip formats. * MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB databases are supported. This was built...
forum.directadmin.com forum.directadmin.com

You also have this but i heard it was not working good.
www.modmaster.pro

ModMaster | IT Services & DirectAdmin plugin development

Modmaster a team of professionals who like to develop new tools and features for DirectAdmin control panel. We offer BackupManager a great and outstanding incremental plugin allowing users easy recover files and databases in one click.
www.modmaster.pro www.modmaster.pro
 
MASE said:
Hello,
So, I've been using the built in backup system since I was using all domains in 1 account. And doing weekly backups for small websites.

But now I have multiple accounts and the websites space and number has increased.

What is my best option to backup the server data with moderate size?

I've been trying jetbackup. But it seems to be great when it's not tested.
When I tried to restore the websites with it I faced multiple problems and headaches and now all of my websites are not working.

So I won't consider jetbackup as a viable option anymore.

All I want is incremental backups and some options.

I know that directadmin are going to implement it one day. And saw the voting and what not.

But I'm not talking about the future. I want to know what should I use now.

The built in backup takes so much space.

Any idea guys?

Thanks
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Hello Mase,

I apologize for the inconvenience you've experienced with JetBackup. Your feedback is important to us. Please share the error you are receiving during the restore process and I can try to resolve the issue.

We also have a technical support team available to help you with your JetBackup-related support issues. You can contact the support team by emailing [email protected].

Best regards
 
JetAppsTrenton said:
Hello Mase,

I apologize for the inconvenience you've experienced with JetBackup. Your feedback is important to us. Please share the error you are receiving during the restore process and I can try to resolve the issue.

We also have a technical support team available to help you with your JetBackup-related support issues. You can contact the support team by emailing [email protected].

Best regards
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Hello,
The problem was symlink private_html errors when accounts restored. Also, a few things releated to the same problem/bug.

I've contacted the support and they say the bugs will be fixed in the next update I hope.


I'm now facing some issues and hoping it will be fixed soon.
Your support team is working on it right now.

The software itself is promising. But the time I needed it the most failed me.
I've migrated using directadmin built in backup.

And I'll give jetbackup some time to really make my mind on it.
Nothing is bug free and I'm waiting for these fixes to be done and sticking with it with admin backups on the side.
 
rjp said:
I daily backup sites with directadmin backup without sites data and mails (very small backup) then copy with rsync to remote location.
Also rsync /home to remote location

Other option is to use restic to backup to any S3 compatible server.
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My only issue is the backup size.

If you are using rsync which I'm not familiar with. Doesn't that make it impossible to do a certain day/time restore or this can be done?
 
Stije said:
Yeah i heard some good stuff about bu-backup. Never used it. But i think for users bu-backup or jetbackup is best.

It is nice to have file level backups for users so they can choose what file they want to restore.

If you just need incremental backups without file level restore for users there are a lot of options. You can do it via rsync/clone etc. on the command line. But you also have plugins if you want.

Borg:

CLI backup with BORG | Directadmin Docs

DirectAdmin Knowledge Base
docs.directadmin.com

Rclone:

DirectAdmin RClone Backup Interface

DirectAdmin RClone Backup Interface This is a DirectAdmin plugin that creates Cron Jobs to backup files/databases and uses RClone to upload them to a filehost. * Files can be compressed into zip, tar, and gzip formats. * MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB databases are supported. This was built...
forum.directadmin.com forum.directadmin.com

You also have this but i heard it was not working good.
www.modmaster.pro

ModMaster | IT Services & DirectAdmin plugin development

Modmaster a team of professionals who like to develop new tools and features for DirectAdmin control panel. We offer BackupManager a great and outstanding incremental plugin allowing users easy recover files and databases in one click.
www.modmaster.pro www.modmaster.pro
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Thanks I'll take a look at these methods.
 
I am currently using JetBackup, but may go back to Acronis, it’s easier having storage and backup from one provider. It also seems quicker.
 
I prefer borg backup (incremental backup + deduplication + compression + retention)

Also, it is possible to restore individual file using borg backup. First, mount borg repository into (e.g.) /mnt/ , then you can browse/copy the backup archives with individual files, then unmount borg repository.

However,
- for consistency, you need to create (LVM) snapshots first, and
- all are command lines.
 
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