Add -x to your rsync arguments (don't cross file system boundaries) and 
then back up all of your mount points (/ /usr /home /var etc.)


That way you never try and back up /prox or /sys.



On 17-04-11 09:47 AM, Doug Lytle wrote:
>>>> My intuition is that there are things mounted and that ssh can not resolve 
>>>> mounted stuff, but I'm not sure of anything.
> I've never tried to backup root before, but my guess would be that you'd need 
> to exclude:
>
> /proc
> /dev
> /sys
> /run
>
>
> Doug
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most
> engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot
> _______________________________________________
> BackupPC-users mailing list
> BackupPC-users AT lists.sourceforge DOT net
> List:    https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/backuppc-users
> Wiki:    http://backuppc.wiki.sourceforge.net
> Project: http://backuppc.sourceforge.net/


------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most
engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot
_______________________________________________
BackupPC-users mailing list
BackupPC-users AT lists.sourceforge DOT net
List:    https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/backuppc-users
Wiki:    http://backuppc.wiki.sourceforge.net
Project: http://backuppc.sourceforge.net/