I have a spare computer gaining dust and I've decided the best course of action is Unraid. I plan to use it as an onsite backup machine   I have around 800GB of family photos, also would like to backup existing configuration and VM's I use on my main machine.

 

What is the best configuration for this, any recommendations on how to automate this process, best dockers etc?

 

Backup Machine Specs

Dell T20

E3-1225V3 3.2ghz 

20GB DDR 3 EEC Ram

3x 2TB Hard drivers (I am pre-clearing these now to confirm condition)

 

Unraid 6.6.1

Plugins / Fix Common Problems / Pre-Clear

9 hours ago, Greygoose said:

backup existing configuration and VM's I use on my main machine

 

9 hours ago, Greygoose said:

automate this process

You can use CA Backup running on a schedule with the destination set to the backup server (after mounting a share from it via Unassigned Devices).  Won't touch the actual VM Vdisks though.

Hi Squid,

 

Thanks for your reply.

 

This option you suggest sounds simple, which is ideal.  Is there a way to have the backup server OFF and only powered on during the backup process?

 

Also is there a way to have rclone do this and encrypt the backup?