ZFS autobackup

A command-line tool that snapshots ZFS filesystems and replicates them to other locations on a schedule.

FreeOpen sourceLinuxCommand line
Official websitegithub.com

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About ZFS autobackup

ZFS autobackup periodically backs up ZFS filesystems to other locations. It can work as a backup tool, a replication tool or a snapshot tool, depending on how you run it.

You choose what to back up by setting a custom ZFS property on a dataset, so adding or removing datasets from the backup does not mean editing a separate configuration file. It suits people running ZFS on a server or NAS who want scripted, repeatable snapshot replication.

Strengths

  • Works as a backup, replication or snapshot tool
  • Datasets selected through a custom ZFS property
  • Uses ZFS's own snapshot mechanism

Limitations

  • Only useful on systems running ZFS
  • Command line only, with no graphical interface

Details

Pricing
FreeFree, with source code published on GitHub.
License
Open source, license not stated
Developer
psy0rz
Platforms
Linux, Command line
How it runs
Downloadable app
Account
Not required
Works offline
Yes
Best suited for
ZFS users who want scheduled snapshot replication to another pool or machine
Last verified
Added
Provenance
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Alternatives to ZFS autobackup

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Software that can replace ZFS autobackup for an important use case, and what changes if you switch.

  • Sanoid

    Policy-driven ZFS snapshot management and replication tools, with syncoid for sending snapshots to other machines.

    FreeOpen sourceLinuxCommand line

    Sanoid defines snapshot retention in a readable config file and uses its syncoid companion for incremental replication, instead of selecting datasets through a custom ZFS property.

  • zrepl

    ZFS backup and replication daemon that snapshots datasets and replicates them between pools and hosts.

    FreeOpen sourceLinuxCommand line

    zrepl runs as a daemon that handles ZFS snapshots, pruning and replication together, driven by a config file rather than ZFS properties, and is MIT licensed.

  • ZnapZend

    A ZFS backup tool that takes scheduled snapshots and sends them to local or remote pools.

    FreeOpen sourceLinuxCommand line

    ZnapZend stores its schedule in ZFS properties, replicates over ssh with optional mbuffer, and adds progressive thinning of old snapshots plus pre- and post-snapshot hooks.

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