Posted inCentos
Mastering ReaR (Relax-and-Recover): A Bare Metal Disaster Recovery Solution for CentOS
Don't let server disasters keep you up at night. Learn how to use ReaR on CentOS for full system Bare Metal Recovery in just 15 minutes.
Posted inLinux
How to Use rclone to Sync and Backup Data from Linux to the Cloud (Google Drive, S3, OneDrive)
A step-by-step guide to installing and configuring rclone on Linux to sync and backup data to Google Drive, Amazon S3, and OneDrive using practical commands. Includes how to automate backups with cron and tips for optimizing performance.
Posted inDocker
Deploying Sidecar Containers: Automating Docker Volume Backups to S3 and Google Drive
A detailed guide on deploying Sidecar Containers to automatically back up Docker Volumes to Amazon S3 and Google Drive. A secure, isolated, and manageable solution for production environments.
Posted inFedora
Using Btrfs Snapshots on Fedora: Fast System Backup and Rollback
Btrfs snapshots let you back up and roll back your entire Fedora system in under a second using Copy-on-Write. This guide covers creating snapshots manually, automating them with Snapper and the DNF plugin, and the fast rollback process when something breaks after an upgrade.
Posted inPython
Python Automation for Daily Tasks: File Cleanup, Backups, and Automated Notifications
Learn how to write Python scripts to automate 3 real-world daily tasks: organizing folders by file type, backing up MySQL with automatic rotation, and monitoring a directory with Telegram notifications. Includes practical lessons on performance when handling large files.
Posted inDocker
Docker Volumes: Persistent Data Storage That Survives Container Restarts
Lost an entire database at 2 AM because I forgot to use Docker volumes — here's the hard-won lesson and a guide to configuring volumes correctly for production, including backup and monitoring.
Posted inMySQL
MySQL Database Backup and Restore: Practical Lessons from Production
A practical guide to MySQL database backup and restore based on real experience with a 50GB production database. Compares mysqldump, mysqlpump, and XtraBackup, with automation scripts and the 3-2-1 backup strategy.
Posted inLinux
How to Use rsync for Efficient File Synchronization on Linux
rsync solves the file synchronization problem more intelligently than plain cp by transferring only the data that has actually changed. This guide covers rsync from the basics through setting up automated SSH-based backups with real-world cron job examples.
Posted inDatabase
PostgreSQL Backup Done Right: Strategy, Automation, and Real-World Restore Testing
PostgreSQL backup isn't just about running pg_dump and walking away — the more critical part is regular restore testing and monitoring backup file integrity. This post shares a battle-tested workflow with automation scripts, a comparison of pg_dump vs pg_basebackup, and a complete checklist to make sure your backups actually work when it counts.