How to install Rdiff-backup on Kali Linux Latest

Rdiff-backup is a backup tool that is used to easily create incremental backups. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Rdiff-backup on Kali Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

• Kali Linux Latest installed and running
• Terminal access

Step 1: Update the system

Before installing any software, it is important to update the system to the latest version.

1. Open the terminal using the Ctrl+Alt+T shortcut.
2. Type the following command and press Enter:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade

Step 2: Install Rdiff-backup

Now that the system is up to date, we can proceed to install Rdiff-backup.

1. Open the terminal.
2. Type the following command, and press Enter:

sudo apt-get install rdiff-backup

3. Wait for the installation process to complete.

Step 3: Verify the installation

Once the installation is complete, we can check if the Rdiff-backup is working correctly.

1. Open the terminal.
2. Type the following command and press Enter:

rdiff-backup --version

3. The terminal should show the version number of the installed Rdiff-backup.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Rdiff-backup on Kali Linux Latest.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown how to install Rdiff-backup on Kali Linux Latest. With Rdiff-backup, you can easily create incremental backups on your system.

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