Here is how I back up my Linux laptop to make sure I don't lose anything important. Before I worried about exactly how I was ...

The files can be restored to the original location or copied to another directory. If the restore is done after a new Linux installation, select the option Direct restore from backup files.

This article delves into the Linux backup strategies, focusing primarily on two stalwarts – rsync and tar – while also exploring a range of other essential backup utilities.

Linux continues to grow bigger and better. Here's what's new and notable in the 6.16 release, plus what you need to know about 6.17.

Kbackup uses the tar format to restore backups, which is as simple as using ARK as a GUI for unpacking the backup files. Backup of choice? Did we over look your favorite Linux backup tool?

Linux supports several file systems such as ext4, XFS, and Btrfs, each boasting unique features that govern how data is stored and retrieved. Appreciating the nuances of these file systems can ...

Backup 3.0, announced on Tuesday, is designed to work with servers running VMware ESX, ESXi and the free version of ESXi. The update now lets users recover individual Linux files from backups of ...

Learn how to use the Logrotate program to administer, back up, and monitor log files on Linux.

This new survey comes from cloud storage and backup service firm Symform, which found that smaller businesses prefer Debian and Ubuntu over Red Hat distributions for file servers, including Red ...