#GRSYNC MAC MAC OS X#

usr/bin/caffeinate -s /usr/bin/rsync -aH /Users > /var/log/backup.logĪll we are doing in that script is backing up /Users. That script will look something like this: Whatever the list is, simply email that list of directories you want backed up to Support and ask them to create an rsync backup script for your mac. Depending on your system and what you have installed, you may also include /etc or /opt. This list usually starts with /Users, which contains all of the user home directories.

#GRSYNC MAC MAC OS X#

Your Mac OS X system has one or more directories that are valuable to you.

After the initial backup is completed, you will schedule that very same script to run at the time(s) of your choosing. Then you will run this script once to completion - that will be the initial backup.Ĥ. Then you will create an SSH key for secure, automated backups to our service.ģ. You (or Support) will create a backup script that backs up the Folders that are important on that system.Ģ. Remember - we will write your commands or scripts for you so don't hesitate to ask.ġ. With no software to install and no previous experience, you can configure simple, elegant backups from your mac in the true UNIX tradition.

Rsync is already installed on your Mac OS X system.

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