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Create a backup snapshot of my dedicated server running Ubuntu 16.04

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Posted over 5 years ago

$10-30 USD

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The project is very simple. I ordered a dedicated server from oneprovider and it was delivered with a fresh install of ubuntu 16.04. I need someone to create a snapshot backup of the server so that if I mess up the server while using it, I can rollback the server to the fresh install of ubuntu and start fresh, like a factory reset or OS Reload/Install. I need the backup to undo EVERYTHING done after it's creation. That includes rollingback user files and system files. For example, if I were to create a new user after the backup were made, I want initiating the back up to delete the user entirely. The idea is to be able to intitiate an OS reinstall without the use of oneprovider support. I've been told that clonezilla or rear are good programs to achieve this. It would help if you are familiar with either.
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Hello. I read about your project. I can help you. Thanks. My skills Linux Servers/5 years Computer Security/5 years Postfix/4 years Apache/5 years Nginx/3 years Mysql/3 years Joomla/3 years Wordpress/2 years Seo/2 years
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Hi, I will create back up for you through snap shot or will configure daily back up on server so that you have all data with you if anything messed up with server . Thank you
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Hi I will take the backup of dedicated server running in ubuntu 16.04 as per your requirement and have expertise in the field. I have 9 years of experience. Regards
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Hi. Mostly VPS have customized tools for do snapshot, even VPS have special plans for snapshot For example, snapshots are free on digital ocean platform. Anyway, I can help you doing your snapshot and writing a little gide for you about snapshots creation Just a question, what VPS provider are you using? Best regards
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hello, i'll help you in your task. please initiate a chat session so we can discuss more about it. thank you
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Expert in server management VPS, Dedicated, AWS, SSL Certificate, DNS, Centos, Cpanel/WHM/Plesk, Web panel, Apache Debian, Nginx, Ubuntu Power MTA, Interspire, Expert in Migration services I have 6+ years experience I have read your requirements ping me when you want to start I am ready to start right away. Thanks !
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Hello again. I can see that you are still looking for a solution. If you don't want me to do this anymore that's fine but i guess i could just research this for you one more time and come back with a fully tested solution soon. As a matter of fact i already have an idea and i just need to test it. Neither clonezilla nor rear won't help as you have a single filesystem in there while those tools require a separate disk/filesystem to store the archived data in. I got something else that might do the trick though. Please let me know if you are interested.
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I'm bidding on this project to save you some money, not to be hired. What you're wanting to do can be achieved by simply reinstall the Operating System. The other option is to install a virtual machine that takes disk snapshots and you can restore to that. (This is the option I would choose if you're learning). You don't even need to rent a dedicated server if you're just learning Ubuntu. You can install a virtual machine on your home computer with something like virtualbox or you can get someone to install a virtual machine on your dedicated server. You can also rent a VPS which almost every provider will have an OS reinstall button you can use. Clonezilla is designed to overwrite your hard drive with the drive unmounted. You can't do this on a live mounted partition (What you're currently doing). Anyway, came across this job and just wanted to help you out. Feel free to message me if you have any other questions.
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Hi, your requirement depends on which storage system you have used. For example if you have used LVM or technologies like qcow2 to do and snapshot it is quite simple. you can ask without commitment Regards!
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I can do that Already worked on it Thanks
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With 17 years of experience working in IT from small non-profits to multi-million dollar businesses, I am ready and able to take on your project. I can see two options for achieving this: - Using clonezilla or similar to create and restore from image files (will require some other storage accessible from this server) - Implementing LVM and using snapshotting (may require rebuilding the server) We can discuss the approach further if you accept my bid!
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hi. Usually, server provider providing snapshot ability not depended from server type dedicated or virtual. and it is very strange, if it is not do this. i can provide to you one of the following: vps server, you can configure and install whole required software and user data. after that i can create snapshot at any format do you like, or create script, which will create backup from your server and script to restore whole of this at ubuntu fresh mininal install. only one question. what size of disk space do you use before snspshot.
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Hello Employer, I have all the required skills and experience needed to complete this project. I understand your requirements completely and can fix the issue. Looking forward to working with you. Thank you
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I currently have Linux Mint 19 Running on my desktop at home and have successfully created a snapshot backup of my system in the event of a disaster i can safely restore my files after re-installing the OS if need be.
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