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backup:start [2017/01/15 19:16] – [Backup retention period] localadminbackup:start [2020/10/12 10:24] (current) – [Restoring files] localadmin
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 Because of the need for a backup system, the Computer Science department has implemented the Free/Open-Source backup system called [[http://www.bacula.org|Bacula]]. The Bacula system has an impressive feature set and is very flexible for backups across multiple platforms. Because of the need for a backup system, the Computer Science department has implemented the Free/Open-Source backup system called [[http://www.bacula.org|Bacula]]. The Bacula system has an impressive feature set and is very flexible for backups across multiple platforms.
 The current Bacula system doesn't support The current Bacula system doesn't support
-  * Ubuntu 16.04 +  * MacOS 
-  * Windows 10 +
 ===== Things Bacula can do ===== ===== Things Bacula can do =====
    
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 This ensures that a full week is stored while minimizing space used on the server. This scheme also allows for more flexibility and the possibility of long retention periods for certain clients. This ensures that a full week is stored while minimizing space used on the server. This scheme also allows for more flexibility and the possibility of long retention periods for certain clients.
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 +===== Restoring files =====
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 +File restoration through the console is detailed [[backup:restore|here]] but probably no longer works. Ask the System Admin for an archive file of your backed up information.
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