On Thursday 06 May 2010 08:36:35 Adam Goryachev wrote:
> Also, I frequently add bwlimit to rsync so it doesn't 'flood' the remote
> link during backups. This can allow me to do some backups during periods
> which would otherwise not be possible (ie, business hours).

Me too.  For any wireless laptop client, I add this to RsyncArgs:

--bwlimit=256

That will set a rate limit of approximately 256 kbytes/sec, or 2 mbit.  I 
haven't found it necessary to set a bwlimit on any wired device.

Regards,
Tyler

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