Introduction to rsync and snapshotting
Dealing with large ext4 filesystems can make backups a real challenge. I’ve seen this go wrong when using traditional backup methods like tar or cp - they can be slow and resource-intensive. That’s where rsync and snapshotting come in - they can simplify the backup process and reduce the strain on your system.
What is rsync?
rsync is a fast and versatile command-line utility that synchronizes files and directories across different locations. The real trick is that it uses a delta-transfer algorithm, which only transfers the differences between the source and destination, making it an efficient tool for backups. You can use rsync to synchronize files locally or over a network.