Open Source Unix Shell Backup Software

Clonezilla is a partition and disk imaging/cloning program similar to True Image®. It saves and restores only used blocks in hard drive. Two types of Clonezilla are available, Clonezilla live and Clonezilla SE (Server Edition).

m23 is a free software distribution system (license: GPL), that installs (via network, starting with partitioning and formatting) and administrates (updates, adds / removes software, adds / removes scripts) clients with Debian, (X/K)Ubuntu and LinuxMint. It is used for deployment of Linux clients in schools, institutions and enterprises. The m23 server is controlled via a web interface. A new m23 client can be installed easily in only three steps. Group functions and mass installation tools make managing a vast number of clients comfortable. The integration of existing clients (with .deb-based distributions) into the system is possible, too. Client backup and server backup are included to avoid data loss. With the integrated virtualisation software, m23 can create and manage virtual m23 clients, that run on real m23 clients or the m23 server. Scripts and software packages (for installation on clients) can be created directly from the m23 web interface.

BmuS is a powerful free backup program for the automated backup of files, directories, and MySQL databases from a Linux / Raspberry Pi system to a NAS or network drive. You can also sync two NAS (i.e. Synology to Synology or UGREEN etc. and vice versa). BmuS can be installed directly on the source system or via a Docker repository, which is also available. With Docker, you can easily use BmuS on different operating systems, such as a Mac or Windows. Visit the Quick Start Guide and FAQ on how to install Docker and Bmus on a Mac or Windows. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksfYJlpqfCw BmuS features encryption, deduplication, Cloud Backups and much more. One of the key features that has received special attention (or is it called “Love”?) is the dashboard ( https://www.back-me-up-scotty.com/dashboards/bmus_dashboard.html ), which is probably the most unique feature of BmuS, apart from the fact that only a few backup tools can back up files AND MySQL-DB.

Becky is a backup suite for Linux (and other Unices) that supports Unix and Windows clients. Backups are kept on large disk arrays where they can be accessed directly, traditional archives may also be written to tape or DVD.

A useful collection of batch files and scripts for daily purposes (backup, security, system management, etc.) and development

Meta Backup is a simple wizard that lets you make a DEB meta-package off all installed applications and repositories/PPA's on all your Debian/Ubuntu/Derivatives system. Creating a backup takes only 20 seconds. ("View all files" for cli,gtk,kde deb

Short (linux) script which is used to backup complete or partial devices using bash builtin and very few 'external' binaries

This one is a backupscript which works with rsync and OpenSSH keys to automate a simple two stage backup on one masterserver over network secure! 19 years later I must say it was a great idea doing it, even though it's too premature to call it anything beyond a project :-). Would be great if someone would finally create a backup software that has similar capabilities and does not cost or suck...

A set of bash-functions (probably becomes scripts instead) that perform backups (full and incremental) on blockdevices with encryption and compression using standard tools like tar and mcrypt.

scdbackup is a simplified CD/DVD backup program for Linux. It can back up large amounts of data on one or more media, with no special tools needed for reading the backup. It supports ISO9660 filesystems and afio archives.

staySafe Backup is an universal backup tool. This script can backup any server that has ssh or ftp and a mysql database. Once configured correctly it recognizes the used CMS and get the database parameter from the configuration of the CMS. But you can backup any server even if you dont use an CMS.

Full backup and fast restores for bytepositioning tape drives - flexible configuration - db for multiple volumes - fast restores due to direct seeks - add. grafical user interface using Xdialog - tape header (first-, lastwritten, # writes, ...)