Backup

In a previous post we saw what a backup is and why it is essential to perform it regularly. We also mentioned the existence of some software that allows you to facilitate and automate backup operations. So now it’s time to discover one of these software and understand how it works and how to make the most of it. Borg Borg is a free and open-source command-line tool that allows you to create de-duplicated backups and makes use of compression and encryption. There are a lot of big words, so it’s best to analyze one point at a time calmly. ...

31 March has been chosen as the date of World Backup Day. The choice of this date isn’t random, but it’s a joke with the meaning we have given to the next day, April 1. This day serves as a reminder that April Fools’ Day can happen any day of the year, and we should be prepared. In this post we will see what a backup is and why it needs to be done. We will also try to understand how to make a good backup in order to secure our data. ...