/etc/sarab/sarab.dcf

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# sarab.dcf
# ---------
# This file describes WHAT will be backed up, and HOW it will be backed up.
# This file is formated as a Dar configuration file. Read the Dar docs
# for more detailed information on the settings.
#
# NOTE: Do NOT use the options "--create" and "--ref", because SaraB
# automatically generates these during run-time.
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# --verbose
# Use verbose output. Note: This creates a tremendous amount of output, and
# the SaraB logfile will become enormous very quickly.
# Example:
# --verbose

# --slice <number>
# DAR can divide an archive into slices, so that you can burn it to a CD/DVD
# (or for other reasons). Use this option to specify the size of a slice,
# in bytes. Add the letter k (or K), M, or G, to represent kilobytes,
# megabytes, and gigabytes. For example, "-s 20M" means 20 megabytes and it
# is the same as using "-s 20971520".
# If the --slice option is ommitted, then the backup will be written to a
# single slice, whatever the size of the backup may be.
# Example:
# --slice 650M

# --fs-root <path>
# Root directory of files to be backed up.
# This path points to the directory tree containing all the
# files that will be enrolled in the backup.
# All other paths used must be relative to this path.
# Example:
# --fs-root /
--fs-root /

# [list of paths]
# List directories to back up (relative to fs-root).
# If none are given, everything under root is backed up.
# If directories are listed, only those directories
# will be backed up. Be sure to add quotes around tricky paths.
# Example:
# etc
# "mnt/win_d/My Documents/"
# root
# home

# --prune <path>
# You can exclude (prune) directories and files with the --prune option
# Directory sub-trees or files named <path> will not be backed up.
# --prune may be used multiple times. By default, no sub-tree or
# file is excluded from the backup.
# The <path> statement may contain wild-cards like * or ? .
# NOTE: If the backup destination in sarab.conf is a sub-directory of
# fs-root, you MUST --prune the destination directory.
# If you don't, Dar will detect an infinite loop and exit.
# Example:
# --prune home/john
# --prune home/philip
--prune sys
--prune proc
--prune dev/pts
--prune mnt/backup/

# --empty-dir
# Use this option to create empty directories for all directories that
# are excluded from the backup. This is usefull if you are pruning a
# mount point, During a restore, Dar will recreate the missing directories.
# Example:
# --empty-dir
--empty-dir

# Compression options (--gzip or --bzip2)
# Choose "--gzip" to compress the archive using the gzip algorithm, and
# "--bzip2" to use bzip2. If left blank, no compression is performed.
# Example:
# --bzip2
--bzip2

# --exclude-compression <mask>
# Preventing compressed files from being compressed again will increase speed.
# Filenames specified by this option will not be compressed. It is only useful
# if compression is enabled. This option can be used multiple times.
--exclude-compression "*.mp3"
--exclude-compression "*.avi"
--exclude-compression "*.mpg"
--exclude-compression "*.mpeg"
--exclude-compression "*.divx"
--exclude-compression "*.rm"
--exclude-compression "*.wmv"
--exclude-compression "*.wma"
--exclude-compression "*.asf"
--exclude-compression "*.ra"
--exclude-compression "*.gif"
--exclude-compression "*.jpg"
--exclude-compression "*.jpeg"
--exclude-compression "*.png"
--exclude-compression "*.zip"
--exclude-compression "*.dar"
--exclude-compression "*.tgz"
--exclude-compression "*.gzip"
--exclude-compression "*.bzip"
--exclude-compression "*.bzip2"
--exclude-compression "*.rar"
--exclude-compression "*.Z"

# --key <string>
# This option will scramble the archive using <string> as the pass-phrase.
# A scrambled archive can only be read if the same pass-phrase is given.
# This should not be considered a secure solution, that is why we say
# "scramble" instead of "encrypt". Still, this option can prevent
# unexperienced people from looking at your data.
# Example: (But create your own key!)
# --key "My_CompleX_key_ADDS_some_Security-Easy_as_123"

# Many of the more complex and advanced options of Dar are not listed above.
# For experienced users, all valid Dar options may be used in this file,
# except what is noted below.
# Refer to the Dar documentation for more information ("man dar").
#
# NOTE: Do NOT use the options "--create" and "--ref", because SaraB
# automatically generates these during run-time. If you mistakenly add
# them to this file, Dar generate an error about duplicate arguments.