Amanda is an open-source backup and recovery tool used in Linux systems. It is reliable, efficient, and provides automatic backups. Install Amanda on Linux Mint by following the below steps.
Before you install Amanda on Linux Mint, make sure you have these requirements:
Step 1: Update the System
The first step is to update your system by using the following command:
sudo apt-get update
Step 2: Install Amanda
After updating the system, proceed to install Amanda using the following command:
sudo apt-get install amanda-server amanda-client
Step 3: Configure Amanda
Configure Amanda by editing the amanda.conf file using your favorite text editor. Type the following command:
sudo nano /etc/amanda/amanda.conf
This file contains all settings related to Amanda. Edit this file according to your requirements.
Step 4: Add Backup Directory
Add a directory to store your backup data. Use the following command to create a backup directory:
sudo mkdir /backup
sudo chown -R nobody:users /backup/
sudo chmod -R 777 /backup/
Step 5: Install Tape Backup Tool (Optional)
Tape backup tools are optional; some Amanda users prefer to have them. Install the tape backup tool using the following command:
sudo apt-get install mtx
Step 6: Create Amanda User
Create an Amanda user using the following command:
sudo adduser --system --no-create-home --shell /bin/bash --group --disabled-password --disabled-login amandabackup
Note: The Amanda user is created as a system user and not a regular user on the computer.
Step 7: Verify Installation
Verify Amanda installation using the following command:
sudo dpkg -l amanda-server amanda-client
You have now installed Amanda on Linux Mint. Amanda is an exceptional backup and recovery tool and is easy to use. Once you have configured Amanda, you will have a seamless backup and recovery experience.
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