Setting up an online backup to a remote server


The standard Linux tool rsync is the way to update only the changes
between two copies of a file or directory; cron is the tool for doing
things according to a schedule.  If you have any 'space' provided by eg
your ISP then it should be possible to design a script to automatically
upload changed files to that 'space' without needing any fancy software
from anyone :))

Let's say I buy some GBs of space on a remote server. Exactly what
would I need in order to
automatically back up my files from my Ubuntu machine to the server?

But I'd think twice (at least) about entrusting any of 'my stuff' to a
commercial enterprise or to any stranger.  A portable external drive for
my own system or network is a much less disturbing prospect, I think.

True, but I can always encrypt it before actually sending it, My point
is, I want the reassurance that some critical data is safely backed up
even if someone breaks into my house and stoles my pc and external
hard drive, or if I lose/get robbed of my external hard drive while
travelling. That's why I am interested in a remote backup.

Thanks!

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