Duplicity is a backup utility that encrypts and compresses data and stores them on remote or local storage. OpenSUSE is a popular Linux distribution that provides a user-friendly environment for developers and system administrators. In this tutorial, we will explain the steps to install Duplicity on OpenSUSE Latest.
Before installing any new software, it is recommended to update the package repositories and installed packages to the latest version. Use the following command in the terminal window to update the system:
sudo zypper update
Enter the sudo password if prompted, and wait for the system to update.
Duplicity is available in the default OpenSUSE repository. To install it, run the following command:
sudo zypper install duplicity
The system will prompt for confirmation to install Duplicity and its dependencies. Press "y" and hit enter to proceed with the installation.
After the installation is complete, verify that Duplicity is installed by running the following command:
duplicity --version
The output should show the version number of Duplicity installed.
Duplicity is now installed on your OpenSUSE Latest system. You can use the Duplicity utility to backup your data to remote or local storage. For more information on how to use Duplicity, refer to its official documentation.
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