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Often, users fail to back up their data regularly and synchronize backups. Of course, any data you store locally should also be stored on a remote mass storage device. If the local server or network-attached storage (NAS) is stolen or destroyed by natural events (e.g., floods, fires), the backups they store will also be lost. Because most companies and many private individuals now use cloud storage, it makes sense to transfer backups to the cloud, and Rclone [1] is the ideal solution.
Strategy
The standard command-line tool for backing up data on remote computers on the intranet is Rsync, but Rclone is far better suited for backing up data to the cloud. The learning curve is manageable because the tool is based on Rsync syntax (Table 1). Rclone can be easily installed on most popular distributions with built-in package managers.
Table 1
Rsync vs. Rclone
| Feature | Rsync | Rclone |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPLv3 | MIT |
| Intended use | Data backup between two computers or servers | Data backup to the cloud, treating cloud storage like local drives |
| Backup type |
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