Linux backup command for Full and Differential

Question

Hi,

Platform: NW Server WIN2K3R2. NW 7.3.3 (Build 510). Client SUSE 10.x

I have tree clients (1xWindows and 2x Linux ) in a group. I ran a full backup on Friday and trying to run Diff backup (Level 1) on Tue/Wed/Thu ( No Week End). My Window backup appear to be running according to my schedule. My linux client is doing a FULL backup everyday- totally ignoring my schedule. I am doing all my configuration via the Mgmt Console.

How can I get my Linux to do a full backup on Fri and Diff the rest of the days?

BTW: I have tried the admin guide!! and Google.

Thanks
Habib

benzino1 · Answer

What is the version of linux client and what is the filesystem type on linux boxes?

benzino1 · Answer

Have you try to run save -l 1 ... from the linux box ? Is it results the same behavior - full backup ?

HabibG2 · Answer

No I have not.I want to be able to use the NW schedules in the management console so I can perform different level of backup within a said period.

benzino1 · Answer

Could you please try to do this to figure out if this is problem with scheduled backup or it is global.

HabibG2 · Answer

Linux client running on SUSE Enterprise 9.3 NOT (10.x)File system EXT3.Hope this helps.

HabibG2 · Answer

No I have not, but I will try level 3, 5 ,and 7.

benzino1 · Answer

Another idea that cames to my mind is have you try a backup with level different than 1 (2,3,4 ...) ?

HabibG2 · Answer

Yes, all three clients ( 2x Windows and 1x Linux) are in the same group. and using the same schedules. The windows client backs up as per the schedules but the linux box just ignore all other levels and revert to FULL. And as I mentioned, the linux saveset shows FULL. I have tried, removing the windows clients from the group and backup the just the linux client - same result.

HabibG2 · Answer

I have tried various level, the Linux backup always revert to FULL. It even says FULL on the savesets.

benzino1 · Answer

Is the linux box attached to the same group as Windows ?

benzino1 · Answer

It is really strange behavior. What about incremental backups ? They are also performed as Full ?

HabibG2 · Answer

Yes, tried that as well.

HabibG2 · Answer

I am using the standard system directives for Unix
Compression.

I do not have any entry in the .nsr. I fail to see
how this could help. I am trying a very task, all I
want is for my backup to run according to my
schedule.

i.e. Full Fridays and Diff on remaining days. I did
not think this was so hard to achieve.

benzino1 · Answer

What about directives and/or '.nsr' file located on filesystem ? Do you use them ?

benzino1 · Answer

I am using the standard system directives for Unix
Compression.

I do not have any entry in the .nsr. I fail to see
how this could help. I am trying a very task, all I
want is for my backup to run according to my
schedule.

i.e. Full Fridays and Diff on remaining days. I did
not think this was so hard to achieve.

Schedule can be overwritten by directive :
always: *
which is described in admin guide:
"Always backs up the specified files, independent of the
change time of the file, and ignores the scheduled level.
This ASM can be used to ensure that important client files
that change constantly are always fully backed up. "
Could you please check if there is the same behavior without directive assigned to the client(maybe someone has edited the standard directive without feedback to you) ?
It is a good point to contact EMC support to help you solve the problem.

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Linux backup command for Full and Differential

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