[SATLUG] downsides to rsyncing entire file system?

[Borries Demeler]

Guys,

if you need up to the second synchronization, I believe a RAID Level 1 array 
will be the best "backup" option.  It will mirror the data from a first drive
onto a second drive.

-Borries

> 
> > Of course there are better ways of replicating mysql, but my point stands.  When
> > you simply use rsync to make backups you are getting copies of individual files
> > as rsync gets to them - not copies of entire file systems.
> 
> Furthermore, for important data as your example, plus mail spools,
> home directories, you should rsync more frequently, say every 10
> minutes.
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Jeremy
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