Backup

From PrgmrWiki

What are some ways to backup the vps? How should a backup be done while in the rescue image or while the vps is running? The Backup Manager tool is simple and works well for backing up certain directories while the vps is running.

A full backup is only possible while in the rescue image, and there is often not enough tmp space to use as a destination, so it needs to be copied over the network directly to the destination. One way is to setup a special account with its own password or ssh keys on the backup destination server, then pipe tar or gzip through ssh. This works with a filesystem image directly from or to a partition, or with tar and a mounted filesystem. (Some more details: Backing_up_disk_image_via_SSH)