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5 command line backup tools every Linux user should use for desktops and servers
Whether you're running Linux on a desktop or a server, backups are essential to keeping your data safe and accessible. These command-line tools work well for both environments.
The rsync command-line backup tool is the easiest to use on the list and can be used to back up locally (to external-attached drives) or remotely. The reason why Bacula is so challenging is that it is comprised of several parts: a directory, a console, a file, storage, a catalog, and a monitor. Restic features file exclusion, snapshot listing, data restoration, deduplication, compression, cloning, and pruning.
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