Open Source Unix Shell Backup Software

Clonezilla is a partition and disk imaging/cloning program similar to True Image®. It saves and restores only used blocks in hard drive. Two types of Clonezilla are available, Clonezilla live and Clonezilla SE (Server Edition).

OpenMediaVault is the next generation network attached storage (NAS) solution based on Debian Linux. It contains services like SSH, (S)FTP, SMB/CIFS, DAAP media server, RSync, BitTorrent client and many more. Thanks to the modular design of the framework it can be enhanced via plugins. OpenMediaVault is primarily designed to be used in home environments or small home offices, but is not limited to those scenarios. It is a simple and easy to use out-of-the-box solution that will allow everyone to install and administrate a Network Attached Storage without deeper knowledge.

Duply is a shell front end for the duplicity backup tool https://duplicity.us . It simplifies the usage by implementing backup job profiles, batch commands and more. Secure backup to non-trusted file spaces made easy.

Grsync is used to synchronize folders, files and make backups. It is a rsync GUI (Graphical User Interface).

FOG is a free open-source cloning/imaging solution/rescue suite. FOG can be used to image Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Window 8 PCs using PXE, PartClone, and a Web GUI to tie it together. Includes featues like memory and disk test, disk wipe, av scan & task scheduling.

G4L version 0.69 has some major changes in build, but operation is mostly the same. Note: Build using Fedora 42 as Build system. Build Issue This Zip contains multiple files First is similar to the previous ISO files uses syslinux and can be written to CD or Flash Release 0.69a started 2025/09/01 Fedora 42 13218816 Mar 5 01:48 bz6x19.6 13321216 Mar 3 00:53 bz7x0.rc2 BusyBox v1.38.0.git (2026-03-02 10:01:49 ChST) multi-call binary. BIG Change - initrd support set to end 1/2027 Updated to initramfs added btrfs programs added ethtool removed some /dev subdirectories no longer use by newer kernels upgraded memtest to version 8.00 upgraded GNU ddrescue 1.30 upgraded grub4dos 348271 Jan 23 19:52 /home/msetzerii/Downloads/grub4dos-0.4.6a-2026-01-20.7z 2023722 Jan 25 14:19 /home/msetzerii/Downloads/grub4dos-for_UEFI-2026-01-25.7z

mac-cleanup is a cleanup script for macOS.

m23 is a free software distribution system (license: GPL), that installs (via network, starting with partitioning and formatting) and administrates (updates, adds / removes software, adds / removes scripts) clients with Debian, (X/K)Ubuntu and LinuxMint. It is used for deployment of Linux clients in schools, institutions and enterprises. The m23 server is controlled via a web interface. A new m23 client can be installed easily in only three steps. Group functions and mass installation tools make managing a vast number of clients comfortable. The integration of existing clients (with .deb-based distributions) into the system is possible, too. Client backup and server backup are included to avoid data loss. With the integrated virtualisation software, m23 can create and manage virtual m23 clients, that run on real m23 clients or the m23 server. Scripts and software packages (for installation on clients) can be created directly from the m23 web interface.

The aoetools are programs for users of the ATA over Ethernet (AoE) network storage protocol, a simple protocol for using storage over an ethernet LAN. The vblade program (storage target) exports a block device using AoE.

mp3 library, advanced ID3V1 and ID3V2 tagger, player. Organize a large mp3 library, over 40,000 songs. Speech synthesis and tag backup utilities. Scripts to maintain and organize song files.

CDriveBack backs up partitions for Novice End Users. If the user boots the Live-CD, waits for it to settle, then hits enter, their C: Drive will be backed up. There are also advanced options.

** This project has moved to a new location: http://relax-and-recover.org/ ** Relax-and-Recover (Rear) is the leading Open Source disaster recovery solution, and successor to mkcdrec. It comprises of a modular framework and ready-to-go workflows for many common situations to produce a bootable image and restore from backup using this image. As a benefit, it allows to restore to different hardware and can therefore be used as a migration tool as well. Currently Relax-and-Recover supports various boot media (incl. ISO, PXE, OBDR tape, USB or eSATA storage), a variety of network protocols (incl. sftp, ftp, http, nfs, cifs) as well as a multitude of backup strategies (incl. IBM TSM, HP DataProtector, Symantec NetBackup, EMC NetWorker, Bacula, rsync). Relax-and-Recover was designed to be easy to set up, requires no maintenance and is there to assist when disaster strikes. Its setup-and-forget nature removes any excuse for not having a disaster recovery solution implemented.

SaraB - Schedule And Rotate Automatic Backups. Supports the Towers of Hanoi, Grandfather-Father-Son, or any custom backup rotation strategy. Easy to use and highly configurable. SaraB utilizes the great backup program, DAR (Disk ARchive).

BmuS is a powerful free backup program for the automated backup of files, directories, and MySQL databases from a Linux / Raspberry Pi system to a NAS or network drive. You can also sync two NAS (i.e. Synology to Synology or UGREEN etc. and vice versa). BmuS can be installed directly on the source system or via a Docker repository, which is also available. With Docker, you can easily use BmuS on different operating systems, such as a Mac or Windows. Visit the Quick Start Guide and FAQ on how to install Docker and Bmus on a Mac or Windows. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksfYJlpqfCw BmuS features encryption, deduplication, Cloud Backups and much more. One of the key features that has received special attention (or is it called “Love”?) is the dashboard ( https://www.back-me-up-scotty.com/dashboards/bmus_dashboard.html ), which is probably the most unique feature of BmuS, apart from the fact that only a few backup tools can back up files AND MySQL-DB.

A project to provide change control for OpenDocument files via subversion under Unix. Can check in internal changes in files and allows users to recover any previous version, view logs and compare with older versions.

smarbs is a simple backup script written in ruby. Using rsync it creates full snapshots in certain intervals within a minimal use of space. smarbs is easy configurable via config files and can be run as a cronjob.

snap2 is a powerful rsync-based backup program (shell script) for Linux desktop PCs. It has a user-friendly GUI. It creates automatically-rotating 'snapshot' backups, or a mirror backup. It can also be run non-interactively, via cron.

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staySafe Backup is an universal backup tool. This script can backup any server that has ssh or ftp and a mysql database. Once configured correctly it recognizes the used CMS and get the database parameter from the configuration of the CMS. But you can backup any server even if you dont use an CMS.

The Personal Backup Appliance is a VMware virtual appliance that can clone, backup, and restore your hard disk over the network. Our goal is to provide an open-source bare-metal backup and restore utility that is powerful, simple and easy to use.

Mondo Rescue is a GPL suite designed to create disaster recovery or cloning physical or virtual media from which you'll be able to boot in order to restore or clone your original system. It does that in an automatic or interactive way allowing modifs

script for full/differencial backup based on shell commands as: sed, tar, diff, ... the whole backup system is user-friendly with command-line features (like gentoo's portage :-) easy to configure and use.

Create a .ISO image from your CD or DVD to your computer, to make a backup for your DC or DVD.

A script to automate audio CD, data CD and DVD burning on multiple drives simultaneously. Various data sources are supported (including pre-existing discs).

partitioning backup recovery and all kind of boot loaders