How to Install Rdiff-Backup on macOS

Rdiff-Backup is a tool used for creating incremental backups that allows users to easily back up data on their macOS system. Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to install Rdiff-Backup on a macOS.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, make sure that you have installed the following on your macOS:

• Homebrew package manager

Step 1: Install Rdiff-Backup

1. Open the Terminal application on your computer.

2. Type the following command to refresh the Homebrew package manager:

brew update

3. Once the update is complete, type the following command to install Rdiff-Backup:

brew install rdiff-backup

4. Wait for the installation to complete. This might take a while depending on your Internet connection speed.

Step 2: Verify Rdiff-Backup Installation

1. Once the installation is complete, type the following command to verify that it has been installed:

rdiff-backup --version

2. If Rdiff-Backup has been installed correctly, the command output should show the version of Rdiff-Backup that you installed.

Conclusion

Your macOS machine is now ready to use Rdiff-Backup for creating incremental backups. To start backing up your data, type "rdiff-backup" in the Terminal followed by the appropriate options and parameters.

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