Re: [rdiff-backup-users] Just getting started - stable vs. unstable branch?

[Andrew Ferguson]

Jason L. Buberel wrote:
> Hello there,
> 
> I'm just now starting to evaluate rdiff-backup for use in a production
> backup environment. I am planning to perform backups of three
> remotely-hosted PostgreSQL databases to a central backup server. I will
> be using the Postgres hot-backup feature which freezes the primary file
> system storage area so that a pristine snapshot can be made.
> 
> Each of these database backups will require approximately 100GB for the
> full image, and I am hoping to be able to retain two to three weeks of
> history using weekly incremental snapshots.
> 
> Based on recent mailing list traffic, it seems like the 1.1.x series is
> nearing the 'stable' point. Would the recommendation be to use 1.1.14 or
> later as the starting point for my testing and evaluation? Would there
> be any major risks that I should be aware of?

Jason,

As a developer, I would certainly recommend starting with the 1.1.x
series. :) And indeed, it is approaching stable. Many people are using
it regularly with great success.

I recommend reading as much of the documentation and Wiki as you can.
Both are quite informative and may give you some guidance on how to
implement rdiff-backup in your situation. I also suggest testing with
some small databases to get started.

If you run into any issues, search the archives and then write to the
mailing list.

Andrew

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