[nflug] Open File Backup
Justin Bennett
Justin.Bennett at Dynabrade.com
Tue Mar 13 08:22:25 EDT 2007
Thanks alot for the input!
Ok, that's what I was looking for, I didn't really want to get into a
domino aware netbackup or something like that.
Thanks
Justin
Richard Hubbard wrote:
> That is the strength of Domino. You can set it to replicate when/where/and how you want it. Normally it is used to coordinate databases with Domino servers, but you can schedule a replication to an empty directory. Then, in a script, have your normal backup software (tar, dump, amanda, whatever) do the backup to some removable device, then delete the replica databases. Next time replication is scheduled, Domino sees an empty directory, and copies the entire set of databases you specified again.
> For timing purposes, I would have Domino do the backups at, say 1:00AM each day, and then have tar go at it at 3:00 AM.
>
> Just make sure your standard (not Domino Aware) backup software tries to backup the databases that Domino is actively using (like mail, etc) or things get really farked up.
>
> And do try to get the actual training on Domino. Yes,it's expensive, but there is a huge amount to learn, and you can cover quite a bit in 3-5 days. (I don't think anyone in Buffalo trains reliably on Domino, but I'm sure Toronto or NYC have training centers that can do the trick).
>
> Richard Hubbard
> Technology Solutions Inc
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> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Justin Bennett <Justin.Bennett at Dynabrade.com>
> To: nflug at nflug.org
> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 7:40:35 AM
> Subject: Re: [nflug] Open File Backup
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> We don't have the software yet, so I haven't used it yet, but your
> speaking about a replication setup in the Domino Configuration? Do you
> set an interval to do the replication?
>
> Thanks
> Justin
>
> Richard Hubbard wrote:
>
>> Stop me if you heard this one before.
>>
>> Set up a replication of your data to a specific location where nobody else uses it.
>> Back up that location.
>>
>> Domino does an excellent job of doing its own backup via replication, and then your normal fs backup procedures work great.
>> No xtra$$, no extra learning curve. There may be some subtle drawbacks if you need to restore, as in, you need to realizes it is a replica you are restoring, rather than an "authoritative" backup, but once you know that, you can force the restore..
>>
>> Richard Hubbard
>> Technology Solutions Inc
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----
>> From: Cyber Source <peter at thecybersource.com>
>> To: nflug at nflug.org
>> Sent: Friday, March 2, 2007 9:27:44 PM
>> Subject: Re: [nflug] Open File Backup
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>> eric wrote:
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>>> Cyber Source wrote:
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>>>> Justin Bennett wrote:
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>>>>> Hello All,
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm looking for a backup product that will allow me to backup files
>>>>> that are currently in use, namely Lotus notes databases on a Domino
>>>>> server running Linux. Traditionally I've been a full backup with TAR
>>>>> type of guy, I don't have so much data where I've had to go
>>>>> incremental (yet).
>>>>> I don't like the hassle of incremental backups, having to maintain
>>>>> a database of tapes, ect. I like to throw it to a tape with tar, and
>>>>> know it's there and that tape will work anywhere. However in my
>>>>> experience Tar doesn't do so hot when the file is being changed while
>>>>> it's being backed up. :)
>>>>>
>>>>> With that said I need a solution that will allow me to do a full
>>>>> file system backup that has open file protection, however I'm looking
>>>>> for something simple, I'm not looking to get into the backend database
>>>>> scenario if I don't have to.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>> Justin
>>>>>
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>>>> I'm still a fan of dump ;)
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>>> Linus is mad at you Cyber :)
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>> Dump works just fine for me, hasn't let me down yet. That's ok, I also
>> hear he's a KDE head too and hates Gnome, so he obviously has some
>> judgment errors ;). For a guy that's suppose to be all about choice, I
>> was really surprised to read this....
>> http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS8745257437.html
>> but that's ok, as long as he keeps doing what he does with the kernel,
>> it's all good!
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