Way to backup linux vm single directory

[Sofix]

Hello

Is there a way to backup just a single directory like /var/www in Linux virtual machine on licensed ESXi 4.1 . I was trying to find answer on google but without any effect

Best regards

Wojtek

[Tsjo]

Hi there,

what's your requirements? The easiest solution is probably to setup a tar cron job from inside the Linux VM and then scp the file over to you backup server.

[Barryherne]

Yes, it’s possible – though will have to be done from within Linux itself – one option is to use command-line like tar and cron.

But if you have open or dynamically changing files, like databases there – you will need proper backup solution, that can handle open files.

I have a mix of physical and ESX boxes here, so I use Acronis Backup for it. They have Linux agent, and as far as I know it can backup folders with snapshots.