10.4 Lab: Backup with Borgmatic

Content

• Overview and Objectives
  • Learning Objectives
• Real-world Context
• Installing and Configuring Borgmatic
• SSH Key Setup for Remote Repositories
• Creating and Configuring Repositories
• Basic Borgmatic Configuration
• Implementing Exclusion Patterns
• Automated Scheduling with Systemd
• Performing Initial Backup and Verification
• Backup Verification and Monitoring
• Recovery Testing and Documentation
  • Mount Archive for Browsing
  • Extract Specific Files
  • Extract Specific Directories
• Full System Recovery
• Testing Schedule
• Troubleshooting Common Issues
  • Repository Access Problems
  • Archive Corruption
  • Permission Issues
• Monitoring and Maintenance
• Common Pitfalls
• Recommended Reading
• Assessment
  • Multiple Choice Questions
  • Short Answer Questions

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