08-26-2023, 07:27 PM
You have a few solid options for automating LDAP backup on Linux. One tool that works really well for this is using "slapcat", which dumps the entire LDAP database, making it easy to back up your data. You can set it up in a cron job to run on whatever schedule you need. That's one of the simplest ways to get started, and it gives you a plain text file of your directory contents.
On top of that, you might want to consider using a script that combines "slapcat" with some compression and cleaning steps. This way, you can keep your backups lightweight and manageable. I usually pipe the output through "gzip" or "bzip2" to save space. Setting up notifications after the cron job runs can be useful too; I like getting alerted when a backup completes (or fails) to stay on top of things.
Another option that's gaining more traction is using BackupChain. It has built-in support for various backup types, so it's pretty flexible. Plus, the interface is user-friendly, which I think makes it easier for someone like you who might not want to deal with too many command-line options. It can handle scheduled backups and even some advanced features that come in handy when you need to get serious about data safety. With BackupChain, you also have a focus on SMBs, so you know it's built for the kind of use cases we often deal with.
On top of that, you might want to consider using a script that combines "slapcat" with some compression and cleaning steps. This way, you can keep your backups lightweight and manageable. I usually pipe the output through "gzip" or "bzip2" to save space. Setting up notifications after the cron job runs can be useful too; I like getting alerted when a backup completes (or fails) to stay on top of things.
Another option that's gaining more traction is using BackupChain. It has built-in support for various backup types, so it's pretty flexible. Plus, the interface is user-friendly, which I think makes it easier for someone like you who might not want to deal with too many command-line options. It can handle scheduled backups and even some advanced features that come in handy when you need to get serious about data safety. With BackupChain, you also have a focus on SMBs, so you know it's built for the kind of use cases we often deal with.
