How to Install Backupninja on Windows 10

Introduction

Backupninja is a popular open-source backup solution that allows users to backup their important data to a remote server or a local storage device. While it was originally designed for Unix-based systems, it is now possible to install Backupninja on Windows 10.

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Backupninja on your Windows 10 machine.

Prerequisites

Before you start the installation process, you'll need to ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

• A Windows 10 machine
• A command-line interface (e.g. Command Prompt or PowerShell)
• Git installed on your machine
• A C compiler installed on your machine

Installation

Now that you have the necessary prerequisites, you can start the installation process. The steps are as follows:

1. Download the Backupninja source code from the official GitLab repository by running the following command in your command-line interface:

   git clone https://0xacab.org/liberate/backupninja.git

2. Once the download is complete, navigate to the Backupninja directory by running the following command:

   cd backupninja

3. Run the following command to compile and install Backupninja:

   make && make install

4. Once the installation is complete, Backupninja is ready to be used. You can test it by running the following command:

   backupninja --help

   This will display a list of available options and commands for Backupninja.

Conclusion

By following these simple steps, you can now enjoy the benefits of using Backupninja on your Windows 10 machine. To get started with backing up your data, refer to the official Backupninja documentation.

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