How to Install Rdiff-backup on OpenBSD

Rdiff-backup is a tool that backs up files and directories by creating incremental backups. It is designed to be easy to use and reliable.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of Rdiff-backup on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before we continue, make sure you have:

• A user account with sudo privileges
• The sudo package installed on your system
• A stable internet connection

Step 1: Update Your System

First, update your system's package list using the following command:

$ sudo pkg_add -u

This command will update the package list to the latest version.

Step 2: Install Rdiff-backup

Next, install Rdiff-backup using the package manager:

$ sudo pkg_add rdiff-backup

This command will download and install the latest version of Rdiff-backup.

Step 3: Test Rdiff-backup

To test if the installation was successful, run the following command:

$ rdiff-backup --version

This command will display the version of Rdiff-backup installed on your system.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Rdiff-backup on your OpenBSD system. You can now use this tool to perform incremental backups of your files and directories. If you wish to learn more about Rdiff-backup, you can refer to its official documentation at http://www.nongnu.org/rdiff-backup/.

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