Category: TODO

Amanda Home Backup Server *WIP*

Based off this link.

I want to backup all my linux and windows system to a central place, using a mix of BluRay / Tape for long term storage, and external USB disks for near term bulk storage.  The tapes and bluray would basically for if the usb drive decided to die.

Backing up a windows client to amanda:

http://wiki.zmanda.com/index.php/Zmanda_Windows_Client

 

References:

http://www.harkness.co.uk/services/backup.html

Home Server Amanda Backup Server

http://wiki.zmanda.com/index.php/Tapetype_definitions

http://www.amanda.org/

https://wiki.zmanda.com/index.php/Getting_Started_with_Amanda

https://www.howtoforge.com/centralized-backup-server-with-amanda-on-centos

https://www.howtoforge.com/disk-backup-with-amanda-on-debian-lenny

http://www.amanda.org/download.php

 

New Workstation – gaming rig 24 core/cpu

My next gaming rig.. I hope.

  1. (2) Amd Opteron (sixteen-core) Model 6272 (NewEgg)(Amazon) $567.99each  (WHAT IS THE WARRANTY ON THESE?!?!)
  2. Motherboard: ASUS KGPE-D16 SSI EEB 3.61 Server Motherboard Dual Socket G34 AMD SR5690 DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 (NewEgg)(Amazon)    $419.99
  3. PIKE RAid Card for the SAS controller to work:  ( Amazon )  $133.40
  4. Memory: windows 7 ultimate can only see 192 gb of ram, and here is the memory that is supported by the motherboard.  Memory: 16x 240pin DDR3-1333/1066/800 DIMMs, Supports 64GB ECC/Non-ECC Unbuffered Memory or 256GB REG memory
    1. Crucial CT16G3ERSLD41339 16 GB ECC DIMM DDR3 (Amazon ) $181.16
  6. Graphics:
  8. Case: