Data backup for Linux can be a bit confusing for the newbie, however there are programs out there designed to do a fantastic job. Take the backup utility “Amanda” for instance. Sure, it may not have the comfort of a GUI. However it makes up for it with its power and dependability.

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“I began using Amanda approximately three years ago as a backup platform in an educational environment. Working in an educational and research environment provides many challenges when it comes to backups. Many technical professionals and hobbyists face these same challenges related to their own backups. The challenges include the lack of a budget large enough to include backup software, a wide variety of OSes and distributions to back up and limited human resources to accomplish all the backups.”