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PostgreSQL backup strategy for small teams
Build a practical PostgreSQL backup strategy around database-aware exports, protected recovery access, retention, monitoring, and isolated restore tests.
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Practical backup and recovery guides
Clear guidance for operators protecting Linux servers, Docker stacks, databases, and restic repositories—without pretending a green check is the same as a tested restore.
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How to back up a PostgreSQL database on Linux (pg_dump + restic)
Build a recoverable PostgreSQL backup workflow on Linux with consistent logical dumps, encrypted off-host restic storage, retention, monitoring, and isolated restore tests.
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restic vs BorgBackup: which backup tool should you use?
restic and BorgBackup both provide encrypted, deduplicated snapshots. The practical choice is usually your repository model: restic fits object storage directly, while BorgBackup is strongest when you operate a Borg-capd
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The 3-2-1 backup strategy, explained for Linux servers
Use the 3-2-1 backup strategy to avoid a single server, account, credential, or deletion event removing every recovery path. This guide shows how to map three independent copies for a Linux service, add off-site storage,
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Automating VPS backups: when cron and restic stop being enough
Cron can start a restic command, but dependable VPS backup automation also needs protected credentials, consistent database exports, overlap control, retention safeguards, stale-run monitoring, and tested restores.
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