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* How can I start a backup run periodically? Is this necessary given that I usually login at least once every 24 hours?
* How can I start a backup run periodically? Is this necessary given that I usually login at least once every 24 hours?
* How can I put an icon in the system menu that shows backup status/process? Similar to Nextcloud would be useful with a tick for complete, circular arrows for in process, and a cross for failed.
* How can I put an icon in the system menu that shows backup status/process? Similar to Nextcloud would be useful with a tick for complete, circular arrows for in process, and a cross for failed.
== Existing software ==
* tar
* Obnam
* restic
* Borg
* rdiff-backup
* deja-dup


== Google Docs ==
== Google Docs ==

Revision as of 14:46, 19 December 2022

Topics for consideration

  • How can I start backups automatically when I login? Don't want to do this until a network connection is available, and possibly my keyring has been unlocked.
  • How can I start a backup run periodically? Is this necessary given that I usually login at least once every 24 hours?
  • How can I put an icon in the system menu that shows backup status/process? Similar to Nextcloud would be useful with a tick for complete, circular arrows for in process, and a cross for failed.

Existing software

  • tar
  • Obnam
  • restic
  • Borg
  • rdiff-backup
  • deja-dup

Google Docs

GitHub