[GLLUG] Rsync server OS?

[Caleb Cushing]

pushing only requires an ssh and rsync client however configuring all
client's to push is probably a nuisance. pulling requires that all
cliencs have an ssh server. I am of course suggesting always piping
rsync via ssh. or other form of encryption

On 1/23/07, Bill Bartilson <bbartilson at comcast.net> wrote:
> Hi Folks,
>
> I want to set up Rsync on my home network, and have my clients backup
> automagically.
>
> Don't care what platform the server is, I have any number of donor
> computers available.  Clients will be OS X, Ubuntu, and WinXP.
>
> What's the shortest path to joy?  I gotta believe this isn't an
> uncommon desire, and the Rsync docs are great... but I'm confused about:
>
> 1.  The difference between running the prog on the server (via cron)
> and pulling the info vs. running it on the client and pushing it.  Is
> there a benefit either way?
> 2.  Ease of configuration/setup for one server OS vs. another?
>
> Thanks for any info.
>
> Regards,
> Bill
>
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