Question 1

How do I set up encrypted backups with Backup?

Accepted Answer

Backup supports encryption through built-in encryptors like OpenSSL. You can define encryption in your backup model using the DSL, specifying the encryptor and key, as detailed in the documentation for securing sensitive data.

Question 2

Does Backup support incremental backups?

Accepted Answer

Backup primarily focuses on full backups with compression; for incremental backups, you might need to use syncers or custom scripts, as it's not a core feature highlighted in the README compared to tools like Duplicity.

Question 3

Backup vs Duplicity: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

Backup offers a modular Ruby DSL for flexible configuration, while Duplicity is Python-based with stronger incremental backup support. Choose Backup if you prefer Ruby and DSL clarity; Duplicity for incremental backups and Python ecosystems.

Question 4

Can I use Backup with cloud storage like Google Drive?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Backup has built-in support for various storage services including Google Drive via protocols like SFTP or APIs, configured through the DSL for seamless cloud integration.

Question 5

Is Backup suitable for large-scale production backups?

Accepted Answer

Backup is designed for reliability and has been used in production, but its inactive development status means you should assess community support and potential lack of updates for scaling or new technologies.

Question 6

How to add custom database support in Backup?

Accepted Answer

Backup is extensible; you can create custom database components by following the extension guidelines in the documentation, allowing backup of databases not covered by built-in options like PostgreSQL or MySQL.

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