Backup destination retain just one backup

m.eid

• June 09, 2019 15:12

Hi, I want to ensure if that possible to retain more than one backup externally where we configured to retain one backup locally, since each time it makes backup it removes the locally and externally (Google Drive) too.

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  GOT

  • June 09, 2019 23:02

  Remote storage follows the same retention as local storage.

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  m.eid

  • June 09, 2019 23:38

  Remote storage follows the same retention as local storage.

  
  Is there anyway to change it for remote storage rather than manually move it to other directory (what I did now)?

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  GOT

  • June 09, 2019 23:48

  You can set the retention locally to what you want for remote and then use a find command with the mtime option as a cron to delete them locally. This only works for compressed backups though not incremental otherwise you will damage your backups locally.

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  m.eid

  • June 10, 2019 03:22

  You can set the retention locally to what you want for remote and then use a find command with the mtime option as a cron to delete them locally. This only works for compressed backups though not incremental otherwise you will damage your backups locally.

  
  Actually I found to retain two backups locally (where just need one) and move that backup remotely to other folder once weekly, I found it easier an safer than use cron job so no risk at local server.

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  cPanelLauren

  • June 11, 2019 01:09

  Glad you found a solution! How are you moving the backup - for others that may want to employ a similar solution?

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