https://linuxtransfer.com/tags/backup/Recent content in Backup on Linux SecurityHugoenSat, 12 Sep 2026 09:22:18 +0200https://linuxtransfer.com/post/2026-09-12-how-to-extract-a-single-file-from-a-borg-back/Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:22:18 +0200https://linuxtransfer.com/post/2026-09-12-how-to-extract-a-single-file-from-a-borg-back/<h2 id="extracting-a-single-file-from-a-borg-archive-without-recreating-the-entire-directory-tree">Extracting a Single File from a Borg Archive Without Recreating the Entire Directory Tree</h2> <p>When a backup archive grows to several terabytes, restoring a single configuration file or a database dump can feel like pulling a needle from a haystack. Borg’s default <code>extract</code> command rebuilds the whole directory tree, which is wasteful when you only need one file. The following guide shows how to pull a single file efficiently, keeps metadata intact, and keeps your system secure.</p>