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The Sysadmin’s Guide to Bulletproof Automated Backups (2012 Edition)

RAID 10 is not a backup strategy. In this guide, we cover scripting rsync, rotating MySQL dumps, and complying with Norwegian data laws (Personopplysningsloven) to ensure your VPS survives the worst.

Sleep Through the Night: The Battle-Hardened Guide to Automated Backups in 2011

Disaster recovery isn't a luxury; it's survival. From rsync scripts to MySQL consistency, learn how to secure your data against hardware failure and human error while navigating Norwegian data laws.

Sleep Is for the Weak, Backups Are for the Wise: Automating Disaster Recovery in 2010

RAID is not a backup. If you are relying on manual tarballs or local copies, you are one typo away from unemployment. Here is the battle-hardened guide to automated, consistent backups using rsync, cron, and a healthy dose of paranoia.