VPS backup to HDD

[expertali]

VPS backup to HDD

Hey guys, I just have a quick question, since all of you are smart with this type of stuff.

I own a VPS, and I because I have alot of information on there, I want the backups to run via my HDD. Is this possible?

It doesn't matter if it's manually or automatic. I just want to know if there's a software out their that basically downloads my backups from my Linux VPS to my HDD via my windows computer..

Thanks for your help.


Sorry if this is in the wrong section.

[hybridservers]

As much I know, if you will choose some cheap VPS, there might be solutions without backups. So, you have to be carefull. Also, I think you can do it, but I do not know, how is it possible.

[expertali]

thanks for shering

[richmacseo]

Although a VPS runs in software on the same physical computer as other customers' virtual machines, it is in many respects functionally equivalent to a separate physical computer.

[bigscoots]

Depends really, if they are using a control panel like SolusVM you can ask them to enable Quick backups, this basically compresses your whole VPS into a tarball which you can then download onto your PC.

Otherwise, you could basically do the same thing manually, you can tar which ever directories are most important then just use sftp to download them onto your PC.

Example:
tar -cvzf backup-home.tar.gz /home

This will backup your whole /home directory, once done you can download it onto your PC.

[GiGaPros]

Cron jobs may be needed for programs that you need to be run periodically (eg once a day). Check to see if these facilities are provided.