[BackupPC-users] acls and xattrs attributes
2017-06-05 07:36:44
I have changed email addresses and my original message (from last week) is here.
Over two years ago I discovered that BackupPC v3 will not backup
acl and xattr file attributes. At that time, it was suggested to try v4
(had just been released as beta(?), I think) and I did get an OS to run
v4.0. It (v4.0) backups failed when "acls" and "xattrs" RsyncArgsExtra
where activated. So, I worked out a simple alternative for the time
being with rsync.
Now, let me explain my need. I have a Samba4 active directory setup with
one machine acting as a member server that carries the redirected files
from all the W workstations. This active directory requires the use of
acls and xattrs file attributes.
Enter BackupPC v4.1.2 (now.) I have created a test rig to test bpc4 and
it is backing up the active directory setup. Both domain controllers
(these machines do NOT incorporate the use of "acls" and "xattrs"
attributes) backup just fine. The member server (a file server), on the
other hand, has acls and xattrs attributes activated on the /home
directory but, will not backup the /home directory. All other
directories are being backed up from the member server.
When I set "RsyncArgsExtra" to include "acls" and "xattrs" the machine
backups up but the /home backup is empty. I have disabled one, then the
other and finally both to see if BackupPC will backup the /home in any
fashion, the /home directory remains empty.
A brief explanation of "acls" and "xattrs" settings on a member server.
Only directories under /home have had any adjustments to these file
attributes by the domain administrators. User files with in the
subdirectories are adjusted to meet the needs of users on the
workstations.
Therefore, it is my belief that this is the reason BackupPC v4.1.2 will not back up anything under the /home directory.
I have checked Rsync backups and they include these file attribute
settings. So my question (finally) is this, if Rsync (on Ubuntu 16.04LTS
uses Rsync 3.1.1-3ubuntu1) works with "acls" and "xattrs", why doesn't
Rsync_bpc?
(Sorry for the lengthy explanation.)
Since posting this original message I have been increasing my log level and reviewing those logs. Level "6" yields no additional information. This morning I have increased the level again, now to "10". (Should like to know what the max setting I can use is?) The need for "acls" and "xattrs" attributes relates to backing up active directory file servers. I am not sure how to troubleshoot this other than log files. Any suggestions for troubleshooting?
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