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On Wed, 07 May 2008 08:09:57 +0200, Michael Schmarck wrote: |
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> But if a backup to disk is done, tar is still a good tool for the job, |
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> but IMO not the best tool available. Instead I'd suggest to use rsync. |
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> Reason: It's easier to restore just a single file. |
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rsync is good, but has its own disadvantages, notably the lack of |
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compression and the reliance on the destination filesystem to preserve |
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permissions. Dar is a good compromise, being tar-like but intended for |
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disk use. Restoration of individual files, while not as simple as with |
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rsync, is far more straightforward than with tar. |
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