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Re: [Bacula-users] Archive function ?

2011-05-31 08:33:55
Subject: Re: [Bacula-users] Archive function ?
From: Radosław Korzeniewski <radoslaw AT korzeniewski DOT net>
To: Geert Stappers <Geert.Stappers AT vanadgroup DOT com>
Date: Tue, 31 May 2011 14:30:19 +0200
Hello,

2011/5/31 Geert Stappers <Geert.Stappers AT vanadgroup DOT com>
> > >> > > Does exist any configuration option for that?
> > >> > >
> > >> > No.
> > >> > > [ delete files after backup ]
} } }} } And a backup tool should never ever delete files.

Well, you try to avoid a dangerous situation, but almost all existing backup tools (including bacula) can overwrite an existing files during restore process. This is dangerous too.
 
> > >> Not yet... :)
} } }} Notice the evil grin in that smiley

Why? "Not yet" means: developers are working hard to implement a such functionality.
 
> > > IMNSHO it allready exists, it is named 'RunAfterJob'
} } } Use that to shoot your self in the foot
} } } and surely don't come whining: "Archive option did destroy my data"


Agreed. :)

best regards

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