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Solusvm OpenVZ Backups of Containers

Posted by SAHostKing, 06-16-2015, 06:05 PM

Hi Currently we use vzdump which suspends and then backups up VPS servers. Is there a better way or script to do so online without suspending?

Posted by Srv24x7, 06-17-2015, 10:17 AM

Hi, You can also take an online backup. What exact command you are using to dump the container?

Posted by JustinAY, 06-17-2015, 10:17 AM

I would recommend using a software such as Idera/R1Soft. You can take live backups of the containers then, while the VPS operates normally. No suspension is required. Do you have any other questions I can help with?

Posted by SAHostKing, 06-17-2015, 04:21 PM

We using vzdump --compress --dumpdir $backup_parent_dir --suspend $CTID --tmpdir $tempdir

Posted by Srv24x7, 06-18-2015, 10:30 AM

Hi, If you are going to option "--suspend" then obviously containers will be suspended. Remove this option. vzdump --compress --dumpdir $backup_parent_dir $CTID --tmpdir $tempdir

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