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mpa-ken
Jun 03, 2021Aspirant
rsync fails to copy directory timestamp (solved)
[Posting in case others run into this problem.] I'm replacing a Windows box with a ReadyNAS 2304 (not available in the Model selection list above). I have an rsyncd server set up on the Windows b...
- Jun 03, 2021
I use BackupPC 4 on my CentOS 7 box (Linux respin of RHEL 7) to back up my workstations. It comes with a custom build of Cygwin rsync and instructions on how to repackage it if you want to deploy with a different config file. You can find a packaged release in the cygwin-rsyncd project here: https://github.com/backuppc
As an aside, BackupPC would make a good "app" to supply for a ReadyNAS. A turnkey BackupPC system would be pretty nice for non-technical small offices.
Sandshark
Jun 03, 2021Sensei - Experienced User
What rsync server are you using on the Windows box? I've tried a couple and had problems with them. I don't really need to do it for myself, it was just a test, but it would be nice to be able to make a suggestion to others who do.
- mpa-kenJun 03, 2021Aspirant
I use BackupPC 4 on my CentOS 7 box (Linux respin of RHEL 7) to back up my workstations. It comes with a custom build of Cygwin rsync and instructions on how to repackage it if you want to deploy with a different config file. You can find a packaged release in the cygwin-rsyncd project here: https://github.com/backuppc
As an aside, BackupPC would make a good "app" to supply for a ReadyNAS. A turnkey BackupPC system would be pretty nice for non-technical small offices.
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