BURP (Backup And Restore Program) version 3.3.0 has been released, enhancing its capabilities as a network backup and restore solution for both Windows and Linux systems. The program is designed to minimize network traffic and reduce the storage space consumed by backups. Users can choose between two independent backup protocols:
1. Protocol 1: Utilizes librsync for stability and is available in all versions of BURP.
2. Protocol 2: Implements 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. To manually initiate BURP, users can locate burp.exe in the directory C:\Program Files\Burp\bin.
- Client Mode: Compatible with both Windows and Unix systems.
- VSS Support: Available for Windows XP R2 and newer versions.
- Compatibility: Supports both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows.
- Delta Differencing: Utilizes librsync for efficient backups.
- Network Backups: Facilitates remote backup operations.
- Rate Limiting: Manages network bandwidth during backups.
- Comprehensive Backup and Restore: Supports files, directories, symlinks, hard links, FIFOs, nodes, permissions, and timestamps.
- ACLs and xattrs: Backups for Linux, FreeBSD, and Windows permissions.
- EFS Files: Support for encrypted files in Windows.
- Data Compression: Employs zlib for storage and network efficiency.
- Resilient Operations: Ability to resume interrupted backups.
- Secure Communications: Implements SSL encryption for client/server communications.
- Client-side Encryption: Provides an option for file encryption, although this disables delta differencing.
- Scheduling and Notifications: Includes backup scheduling, email notifications for backup status, and a daily summary.
- Monitoring Tools: Features a live ncurses monitor on the server.
- Script Support: Allows pre/post backup/restore scripts.
- Retention Policies: Customizable retention settings for backups.
- Deduplication: Automatically deduplicates storage data.
- Automatic Upgrades: Facilitates seamless client updates.
BURP continues to be a versatile solution for effective data management and protection, catering to the needs of individuals and organizations looking for reliable backup solutions. As the software evolves, it is essential for users to stay updated on the latest features and enhancements to maximize their backup strategies.
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1. Protocol 1: Utilizes librsync for stability and is available in all versions of BURP.
2. Protocol 2: Implements 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. To manually initiate BURP, users can locate burp.exe in the directory C:\Program Files\Burp\bin.
Key Features of BURP:
- Server Mode: Operates on Unix-based systems.- Client Mode: Compatible with both Windows and Unix systems.
- VSS Support: Available for Windows XP R2 and newer versions.
- Compatibility: Supports both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows.
- Delta Differencing: Utilizes librsync for efficient backups.
- Network Backups: Facilitates remote backup operations.
- Rate Limiting: Manages network bandwidth during backups.
- Comprehensive Backup and Restore: Supports files, directories, symlinks, hard links, FIFOs, nodes, permissions, and timestamps.
- ACLs and xattrs: Backups for Linux, FreeBSD, and Windows permissions.
- EFS Files: Support for encrypted files in Windows.
- Data Compression: Employs zlib for storage and network efficiency.
- Resilient Operations: Ability to resume interrupted backups.
- Secure Communications: Implements SSL encryption for client/server communications.
- Client-side Encryption: Provides an option for file encryption, although this disables delta differencing.
- Scheduling and Notifications: Includes backup scheduling, email notifications for backup status, and a daily summary.
- Monitoring Tools: Features a live ncurses monitor on the server.
- Script Support: Allows pre/post backup/restore scripts.
- Retention Policies: Customizable retention settings for backups.
- Deduplication: Automatically deduplicates storage data.
- Automatic Upgrades: Facilitates seamless client updates.
BURP continues to be a versatile solution for effective data management and protection, catering to the needs of individuals and organizations looking for reliable backup solutions. As the software evolves, it is essential for users to stay updated on the latest features and enhancements to maximize their backup strategies.
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BURP (Backup And Restore Program) 3.3.0 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) 3.3.0 released @ MajorGeeks
