Backup & Recovery

Discover the essential guide to data protection with Backup & Recovery by W. Curtis Preston, published by O'Reilly Media in 2007. This comprehensive second edition spans 800 pages and provides a detailed overview of backup philosophy and design. Dive into the fundamental backup utilities like tar, dump, cpio, ntbackup, ditto, and rsync, and learn how to leverage them effectively. In addition, this book delves into various open-source backup solutions that automate the backup process, including AMANDA, Bacula, BackupPC, rdiff-backup, and rsnapshot. Whether you're a seasoned IT professional or just starting your journey in data management, this resource is invaluable for anyone looking to enhance their backup strategies. Equip yourself with the knowledge to safeguard your data and ensure its recovery when needed.