BackupPC is a high-performance, enterprise-grade backup software that can backup file systems from multiple hosts to a single server. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install BackupPC on Elementary OS Latest.
Before starting the installation process of BackupPC on Elementary OS Latest, make sure your system is up to date with the latest security patches.
To update your system, run the following commands:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
To install BackupPC on Elementary OS Latest, follow these steps:
Step 1. Install the required dependencies.
Open Terminal and run the following command:
sudo apt-get install apache2 backuppc
Step 2. Enable and start the backuppc service.
sudo systemctl enable backuppc
sudo systemctl start backuppc
To access the BackupPC web interface, open your web browser and go to http://localhost/backuppc.
When you first access the BackupPC web interface, you will be prompted to configure the software.
You will need to configure a few key settings, including:
Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured BackupPC on Elementary OS Latest. With BackupPC, you can now easily backup your files from multiple hosts to a single server.
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