Guides Backing up VaM to a local disk with Rsync

[atani]

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Backing up VaM with rsync - "No backup, no cry"

Backing up VaM with rsync​

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[kretos]

rsync has also windows executables. No need for WSL nor python. Second there are free, not command line, alternatives for backup, ie. syncbackfree. You install, point what folders to backup and run profile from time to time.

 

[atani]

rsync has also windows executables. No need for WSL nor python. Second there are free, not command line, alternatives for backup, ie. syncbackfree. You install, point what folders to backup and run profile from time to time.

I'm in no way saying this is the only way to use rsync or there are a million other programs that can do the same or similar. You're free to list some for others who may see this discussion or even better, make a guide with those options.
I used in the past a program that uses rsync under cygwin to have rsync in Windows, but I didn't like some aspects of it and decided to abandon it for one that I am much more familiarized, which is rsync in linux. WSL was easy to install and gave me a linux environment to do other stuff there.

The reasons for the python script is to have folder checks, safety and convenience of running rsync commands, all wrapped in a simple and nice UI. It's not essential, it's a improved experience that I am happy to share with whomever wants to go that route.

I think you are missing the broader point with sharing this method. Some people like to make their own QOL scripts, it's a great feeling using something you made and not rely on something made by others with no idea on how it works.

 

[kretos]

I understand you point of view. I'm just saying that some things can be done easier, without installing WSL or python. That's all.

 

[atani]

I understand you point of view. I'm just saying that some things can be done easier, without installing WSL or python. That's all.

I agree with you, there are easier ways to make backups, but the guide is not called "how to back up vam the easiest way".
You could make a guide with alternative solutions to backup VaM, that would present more options to people, especially to those less likely to want to mess with WSL and python.

 

[ascorad]

One thing I would recommend adding to your guide is a section about CPU Virtualization. If you try to install a Linux distro with WSL it will fail without it. Virtual Machine Platform has to be enabled in Windows Features and VMX (Intel) or SVM (AMD) has to be enabled in the BIOS.

BIOS settings for Intel based systems:

• Advanced>CPU Configuration>Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology = Enabled

BIOS settings for AMD based systems:

• Advanced>CPU Configuration>SVM Mode = Enabled

 

[atani]

One thing I would recommend adding to your guide is a section about CPU Virtualization. If you try to install a Linux distro with WSL it will fail without it. Virtual Machine Platform has to be enabled in Windows Features and VMX (Intel) or SVM (AMD) has to be enabled in the BIOS.

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BIOS settings for Intel based systems:

• Advanced>CPU Configuration>Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology = Enabled

BIOS settings for AMD based systems:

• Advanced>CPU Configuration>SVM Mode = Enabled

Thank you.
Added to the guide.