(Not possible) Add rsnapshot to LE system tools addon

Whilst rsync is included, it is limited for making periodic "snapshots" as a backup. rsnapshot solves this issue by making daily/weekly/monthly backups of selected files. As rsync (Which is it's main program) is already included, the addition should have a small digital imprint.

Whilst I'm not expecting, nor asking for it to be included as an automatic solution, but more as a method of backing up prior to upgrade/changes etc.

I know the LE Kodi backup solution does work for "most" files. it does not work for user created folders like bin mysettings etc.

One could create a rsync script that will do the same, but why bother when something already exists.

CvH No worries, just thought it might be a useful addition - but if it's not going to be - it's not going to be.

Looking around seems to suggest quite a few - however many have to be discounted as they either rely on a X-server, are not open source (or cost $), create a unique database structure or haven't been maintained for ages.

The only sensible alternative seems to be.

Dar.

Whilst rsnapshot only required a single config file and parsing daily/weekly/monthly to the command line, DAR seems to require a lot more scripting and has loads of different options, some of which are quite daunting.

I'll have a play with Dar but it might be easier to create a script and just call rsync.

I've never used DAR before - let alone heard of it. Even looking at the sample scripts Here it does look complex.

Whilst it might be good in the "right hands" for LE it seems a bit of an overkill (Sledgehammer against a nut).

CvH I'd save your time for something more pressing. Backup21 looks Ok, but there hasn't been any activity for over a year (Mind you, if it ain't broke, don't fix it) It also appears to be just a script - so considering the "peculiarities of busybox it may not even run.

I've got a rsync script working now that does what I need, it's not fancy but does backup those directories that are not included in the LE backup.

Although backup21 did install (forcing locations), it failed because of a lack of cron. Even then, as expected, the script failed to run because of syntax errors. i didn't bother trying to debug further.

Still I did find that the Kodi Backup add-on has 2 custom directories and a scheduler - so ticks all the boxes for me.

Borgbackup -> Looks interesting. Up to date and runs on a variety of platforms.

Is it worth changing the title or create a new thread "System backup solution needed" and list those looked at an reason for dismissal.

eg.

1) rsnapshot - cannot be installed because of perl dependencies.

2) backup21 - script fails because of busybox idiosyncrasies .

3) DAR - fails to compile.

Oh well, back to basics. I'll continue putting the SD card in the photocopier as a backup solution