How to Install UrBackup on Arch Linux

UrBackup is an open source backup solution that is written in C++. It is a client-server based software that can be used to back up files on Windows, Linux, and MacOS. In this tutorial, we will walk you through how to install UrBackup on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we start with the installation process, ensure that your Arch Linux system is up-to-date.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

First, ensure that your system has the necessary dependencies installed. UrBackup requires the following dependencies to be installed:

• Qt5
• OpenSSL
• zlib
• gcc
• make

You can install all these dependencies by using the following command:

sudo pacman -S qt5-base openssl zlib gcc make

Step 2: Download UrBackup

You can download the UrBackup package for Linux from their official website. The latest stable release can be found at https://www.urbackup.org/download.html.

You can download the package by using the following command:

wget https://hndl.urbackup.org/Server/2.5.14/urbackup-server-2.5.14.tar.gz

Step 3: Extract the Package

Once downloaded, extract the package by using the following command:

tar -zxvf urbackup-server-2.5.14.tar.gz

This will create a new directory "urbackup-server-2.5.14".

Step 4: Install UrBackup

Change directory to "urbackup-server-2.5.14" by using the following command:

cd urbackup-server-2.5.14

Then, run the following commands to install UrBackup:

./configure
make
sudo make install

Step 5: Start UrBackup Service

Once the installation is complete, you can start the UrBackup service by using the following command:

sudo systemctl start urbackupsrv

To enable the service to start automatically at boot time, run:

sudo systemctl enable urbackupsrv

Step 6: Configure UrBackup

To configure UrBackup, open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:55414. You will be presented with the login page. The default login credentials are:

• Username: admin
• Password: admin

Once you log in, you can configure UrBackup according to your requirements.

Conclusion

UrBackup is a powerful backup solution that can be used on different platforms. In this tutorial, we have walked you through how to install UrBackup on Arch Linux.

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