BURP (Backup And Restore Program) version 3.2.0 has recently been released, offering a robust solution for network backup and restore on both Windows and Linux platforms. This tool is designed to minimize network traffic and optimize storage space used by backups. Users can choose from two distinct backup protocols:
1. Protocol 1: This option utilizes librsync and is available in all versions of BURP, known for its stability.
2. Protocol 2: This method employs variable-length chunking for inline deduplication and sparse indexing on the server side.
For Windows users, BURP leverages the Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) to create snapshots during backups. Users can initiate BURP manually by locating the executable file at C:\Program Files\Burp\bin.
- Client Mode: Available for both Windows and Unix-based systems.
- VSS Support: Compatible with Windows XP R2 and later versions.
- Architecture Support: Works on both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows systems.
- Delta Differencing: Utilizes librsync to minimize backup sizes.
- Network Backup Capabilities: Allows for backups over the network with rate limiting options.
- Comprehensive Restoration: Supports files, directories, symlinks, hard links, FIFOs, permissions, and timestamps.
- ACL and xattr Support: Backs up and restores Linux and FreeBSD ACLs and extended attributes.
- Windows Permissions Management: Ensures proper backup and restoration of Windows permissions and file attributes through VSS, including support for EFS files.
- Compression: Implements storage and network compression using zlib.
- Resilience: Capable of resuming interrupted backups.
- Security Features: Includes SSL encryption for client/server communications and automatic signing of SSL certificates.
- Client-Side Encryption: Available, though it disables delta differencing.
- Automation Features: Scheduling options, email notifications for backup success/failure, and a daily backup summary.
- Monitoring: Provides a live ncurses monitor on the server.
- Customization: Allows for pre/post backup scripts and multiple retention policies for backups.
- Data Deduplication: Enhances storage efficiency and reduces redundancy.
- Automatic Client Upgrades: Ensures that clients remain up-to-date.
Overall, BURP 3.2.0 represents a significant advancement in backup technology, catering to the needs of users seeking reliable and efficient backup solutions across different operating systems. As data continues to grow, the importance of such tools cannot be understated, making BURP an essential addition to data management strategies.
1. Protocol 1: This option utilizes librsync and is available in all versions of BURP, known for its stability.
2. Protocol 2: This method employs variable-length chunking for inline deduplication and sparse indexing on the server side.
For Windows users, BURP leverages the Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) to create snapshots during backups. Users can initiate BURP manually by locating the executable file at C:\Program Files\Burp\bin.
Key Features of BURP:
- Server Mode: Operates on Unix-based systems.- Client Mode: Available for both Windows and Unix-based systems.
- VSS Support: Compatible with Windows XP R2 and later versions.
- Architecture Support: Works on both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows systems.
- Delta Differencing: Utilizes librsync to minimize backup sizes.
- Network Backup Capabilities: Allows for backups over the network with rate limiting options.
- Comprehensive Restoration: Supports files, directories, symlinks, hard links, FIFOs, permissions, and timestamps.
- ACL and xattr Support: Backs up and restores Linux and FreeBSD ACLs and extended attributes.
- Windows Permissions Management: Ensures proper backup and restoration of Windows permissions and file attributes through VSS, including support for EFS files.
- Compression: Implements storage and network compression using zlib.
- Resilience: Capable of resuming interrupted backups.
- Security Features: Includes SSL encryption for client/server communications and automatic signing of SSL certificates.
- Client-Side Encryption: Available, though it disables delta differencing.
- Automation Features: Scheduling options, email notifications for backup success/failure, and a daily backup summary.
- Monitoring: Provides a live ncurses monitor on the server.
- Customization: Allows for pre/post backup scripts and multiple retention policies for backups.
- Data Deduplication: Enhances storage efficiency and reduces redundancy.
- Automatic Client Upgrades: Ensures that clients remain up-to-date.
Overall, BURP 3.2.0 represents a significant advancement in backup technology, catering to the needs of users seeking reliable and efficient backup solutions across different operating systems. As data continues to grow, the importance of such tools cannot be understated, making BURP an essential addition to data management strategies.
Future Considerations:
As technology evolves, it would be beneficial for BURP to explore additional features such as integration with cloud storage services, enhanced user interfaces for easier management, and possibly AI-driven analytics for better data recovery strategies. Additionally, expanding the scope of supported file systems and improving user documentation could further enhance the user experienceBURP (Backup And Restore Program) 3.2.0 released
BURP is a network backup and restore program for Windows and Linux that attempts to reduce network traffic and the amount of space each backup uses.
BURP (Backup And Restore Program) 3.2.0 released @ MajorGeeks
