[PVE-User] vzdump: backup kvm lvm2 vm. Full backup ok, differential ?

Martin Maurer martin at proxmox.com
Wed Oct 6 23:08:46 CEST 2010


Hi,

vzdump is designed for full backups. If you need differential/incremental backups you should use a "traditional" backup tool.
Br, martin

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> Subject: [PVE-User] vzdump: backup kvm lvm2 vm. Full backup ok,
> differential ?
> 
> 
> Hi all !
> 
> I've a big problem.
> 
> vzdump after LVM2 snapshot create a "dd" image of KVM container, perfect
> for full backup, but is there a solution for differential backup ?
> 
> I use an history, use different versions of the same container. This is a huge
> waste in terms of (backup) space used.
> 
> The solution would be a special "differential dd"....
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Luca
> 
> 
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