OSX Server backups

chashutch · chashutch #1 (**permalink**)

02-04-2012, 02:01 PM

I have OSX Lion Server running on a MBP 13 with a 1.5TB external (firewire 800) drive for all of the family's shared media, etc. It has taken me a long time to get ALL of the files to one location with everyone mapping drives from their machines.

I want to back up these files regularly to an external 1TB USB drive. The 1TB drive is formatted and sitting there empty and ready to use.

How do I get automated backups to occur nightly, copying all the files from the 1.5TB to the 1TB?

Any suggestions would be helpful.

Thanks,
Hutch

MacsWork · MacsWork #2 (**permalink**)

02-04-2012, 02:37 PM

Mac 101: Time Machine

chashutch · chashutch #3 (**permalink**)

02-04-2012, 04:58 PM

I already have the server being backed up by time machine. I guess I didnt think to TM backup the external drive as well. I'll give it a shot and see if there can be two TM backups from the same machine.

vansmith · vansmith #4 (**permalink**)

02-04-2012, 05:25 PM

I don't know how comfortable you are with administration but you could use something like rsync and launchd to set up a sync at a predetermined time.

chashutch · chashutch #5 (**permalink**)

02-04-2012, 11:28 PM

Googled rsync. Kicked off rsync from my "data" drive to the external drive and it seems perfect. Fast too and I can include or exclude whatever I want via scripts. Now to automate it to run every nicht.

Thanks!

vansmith · vansmith #6 (**permalink**)

02-05-2012, 11:19 AM

Glad you like it!

As I mentioned, launchd is your friend for the automation. Here's a basic tutorial to get you started.

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Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,320 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	02-04-2012, 05:25 PM I don't know how comfortable you are with administration but you could use something like rsync and launchd to set up a sync at a predetermined time. Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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vansmith #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,320 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	02-05-2012, 11:19 AM Glad you like it! As I mentioned, launchd is your friend for the automation. Here's a basic tutorial to get you started. Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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chashutch #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 13, 2010 Location: North Dallas, TX Posts: 20 Mac Specs: 13" MBP, 4GB, 250GB, Speck See-Thru	02-04-2012, 02:01 PM I have OSX Lion Server running on a MBP 13 with a 1.5TB external (firewire 800) drive for all of the family's shared media, etc. It has taken me a long time to get ALL of the files to one location with everyone mapping drives from their machines. I want to back up these files regularly to an external 1TB USB drive. The 1TB drive is formatted and sitting there empty and ready to use. How do I get automated backups to occur nightly, copying all the files from the 1.5TB to the 1TB? Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks, Hutch
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Member Since: May 22, 2005 Location: Closer than you think. Posts: 2,074 Mac Specs: Performa 6116 2GBSCSI 8MB OS 7.5.3	02-04-2012, 02:37 PM Mac 101: Time Machine
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chashutch #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 13, 2010 Location: North Dallas, TX Posts: 20 Mac Specs: 13" MBP, 4GB, 250GB, Speck See-Thru	02-04-2012, 11:28 PM Googled rsync. Kicked off rsync from my "data" drive to the external drive and it seems perfect. Fast too and I can include or exclude whatever I want via scripts. Now to automate it to run every nicht. Thanks!
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