DattoBD - backup of the live system (similar to VSS)

[git70]

Hi folks!

Has anyone tested this solution in the context of creating a Borg backup of an entire running computer/server?

Could this be useful to the Borg?

[RonnyPfannschmidt]

thats unclear, block device is a different layer than files

[git70]

I found this tool in some article:
https://it-notes.dragas.net/2020/06/30/searching-for-a-perfect-backup-solution-borg-and-restic/

I think it creates a snapshot simply:
https://it-notes.dragas.net/2020/06/30/searching-for-a-perfect-backup-solution-borg-and-restic/#backup-snapshot

Here is an example script I am thinking of using:
https://it-notes.dragas.net/2020/06/30/searching-for-a-perfect-backup-solution-borg-and-restic/#example-script-used-to-back-up-my-laptop-using-borg-and-restic

I'm just looking for someone who has heard about it and used it...

[Foosec]

Could probably achieve something similar with blktrace, either way backuping an entire block device on a running system is really neat functionality to have!

[ThomasWaldmann]

Closing this as outdated: it has seen no activity for a long time and predates the current borg releases.

If this still affects you on a current version - borg 1.4.x (stable) or the borg 2.0.0 beta - please open a new discussion with up-to-date details.