Efficient Backups with Fragmented Backup Strategy: Introducing RunUp
Are you tired of slow backups, excessive data duplication, and lengthy restoration processes? Look no further. RunUp is here with its revolutionary fragmented backup strategy that addresses all the shortcomings of traditional backup approaches.
Fragmented Backup
Traditional backup strategies, such as full backups, differential backups, and incremental backups, come with their own set of limitations. Full backups duplicate unmodified data, leading to slow backup creation times. Differential backups and incremental backups, while reducing some data duplication, cause restoration to be slower as you need to restore multiple backups in a specific order.
RunUp introduces fragmented backups, a new backup strategy that combines the benefits of both full backups and incremental backups. The initial backup is a full backup, while subsequent backups are treated as incremental backups. The unchanged files are associated with the previously stored files, enabling faster restoration by “merging the fragments.”
Key Features
RunUp offers several key features that make it a preferred choice for efficient backups:
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Saves Disk Space: RunUp eliminates file duplication in the backup storage, even when files are duplicated in the repository or renamed without changing the content. This optimization saves valuable disk space.
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Faster Backups: Each backup created by RunUp contains only new or changed files, resulting in faster backups compared to traditional methods. This optimization saves both time and memory resources.
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Quick Restoration: RunUp handles data restoration as a full backup, eliminating the need to restore multiple incremental backups. This streamlined restoration process ensures minimal downtime and efficient data recovery.
Usage
To start using RunUp for your backup needs, follow these simple steps:
- Clone the RunUp repository:
git clone https://github.com/kennylajara/RunUp.git - Navigate to the project folder:
cd RunUp - Create and activate the virtual environment:
python -m venv venv && source venv/bin/activate - Install development dependencies:
pip install -r requirements-dev.txt - Compile the project (using Cython):
python setup.py build_ext --inplace - Install the RunUp package:
pip install --editable . - Verify successful installation:
runup --version - Explore package usage:
runup --help
To configure your backups, create a runup.yaml file with the desired backup settings. An example configuration to back up all files in the same directory as the configuration file can be:
“`
version: ‘1’
project:
projectname:
include:
– ‘.’
“`
Once the configuration is set, initialize RunUp with runup init, create a backup with runup backup, and restore the latest backup with runup restore. For more advanced options and detailed instructions, refer to the RunUp documentation.
License and Contributions
RunUp is licensed under the Mozilla Public License, v. 2.0. Contributions to the project are welcome. Please refer to the Contributor’s Guide for more information.
Donation
RunUp is a free open-source project. If you find value in this software, consider making a donation to support its development. Click the donate button below to contribute:
Embrace RunUp and revolutionize your backup strategy today! Enjoy faster backups, efficient space utilization, and hassle-free data restoration. For any queries, feel free to reach out and ask questions.
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