Duplicity is an open-source backup utility tool that allows you to encrypt and securely store files in remote locations. It uses GnuPG to encrypt and sign the backup data and supports various protocols such as SFTP, rsync, and Amazon S3.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Duplicity on Arch Linux using the terminal.
Before you start installing any new packages, make sure your system has the latest updates and upgrades. Open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo pacman -Syu
To install Duplicity, use the pacman package manager. Open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo pacman -S duplicity
Once the installation is complete, verify the installation by checking the version of Duplicity with the following command:
duplicity --version
This will show you the version of Duplicity installed on your computer.
Duplicity requires several dependencies to function, such as Python, GnuPG, and Librsync. Arch Linux already includes Python and GnuPG, but you may need to install Librsync manually. Use the following command to install Librsync:
sudo pacman -S librsync
Now that you have installed Duplicity, you can start backing up your data to a remote location. To backup your data to an SFTP server, use the following command:
duplicity /path/to/backup sftp://user@server/path/to/backup
This will backup the "/path/to/backup" directory to the remote location specified.
In this tutorial, you learned how to install Duplicity on Arch Linux using the terminal. You also learned how to verify the installation, install dependencies, and backup your data to a remote server. Duplicity is a powerful backup tool that provides encryption and secure backup capabilities, making it an excellent option for users who want to store data in remote locations.
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