computer-playbook/roles/backup-provider

Backup Provider

Description

This role sets up and manages the host as a backup provider. It establishes the framework for secure backup operations and integrates with other roles to facilitate reliable backup data management.

Overview

Optimized for automated backup processes, this role:

• Configures the host to provide backup services.
• Integrates seamlessly with the backup-provider-user and cleanup-backups-timer roles.
• Lays the foundation for secure and extensible backup operations.

Purpose

The primary purpose of this role is to enable the host to act as a backup provider, ensuring that backup data is securely stored and managed. Future enhancements will include full system backup capabilities.

Features

• Backup Framework: Establishes the necessary configuration for hosting backups.
• Role Integration: Works in conjunction with related roles to provide a comprehensive backup solution.
• Extensibility: Designed to accommodate future features, such as full system backups.

Todo

• Add full system backup functionality.

See Also

• Chroot SFTP Setup
• Rsync over SFTP without an SSH Shell
• SFTP SSH Backups with Added Security
• Chrootd Rsync Setup
• Using Rsync with SSH
• Rsync on Arch Linux