Knaupp, Thomas wrote:
>>> is it possible to initiate a backup for a specific
>>> host from command line?
>>
>> http://backuppc.wiki.sourceforge.net/Schedule_Backups_With_Cron
>>
>> But is there some reason you think the normal scheduler won't do it?
>> If you have some other problem it would be better to fix it.
> 
> the timeframe to backup all machines every night is too small
> and I want to make sure that the most important servers are
> being backuped every night at least.

Another approach might be to give the important servers a head start in 
the blackout periods.  And I'd try to tune things for optimal 
performance if you haven't already.  Plenty of RAM in the server, mostly 
rsync method with full/incremental runs skewed to different days on 
different machines, etc.

-- 
   Les Mikesell
    lesmikesell AT gmail DOT com




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