From the rsync man page, “rsync … … a fast, versatile, remote (and local) file-copying tool.” For me, attractive capabilities of rsync include: Unfortunately, my VPN links are limited to approximately 300 KB/s due to the limited uplink bandwidth. Fortunately, because my VPN spans multiple geographic locations, the off-site backup problem is easy – providedI can periodically synchronize files between computers at different locations. While there are many reputable cloud-backup solutions available, I prefer to trust my own skills to manage and protect my (and my family’s) data.Īs we all know, a key backup strategy is to have off-site backups. ![]() ![]() (These links are maintained using OpenVPN running on my OpenWrt-based gateway routers.)Īs administrator of this geographically-diverse home network, I need to consistently back up my family’s data in case disaster strikes. To this end, I currently have router-to-router VPN links consistently established between home networks at five distinct geographic locations. I remotely manage the computers & networks for various family members (parents, siblings, and grandparents). ![]() 10-21-2013 Update: Corrected a few errors in the write-up and fixed the template configuration files.
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