Do you operate your own web site and looking for the cheapest way to do automated files/database backup?
If you have a remote ftp supported NAS or Openwrt/Gargoyle router with USB port, you can configure and run them as your home/office daily ftp backup server to store your web site's files/database. In the case of Openwrt/Gargoyle router with USB port, you can use USB flash disk or USB hard disk, depending your storage needs.
How?
- Automate mysql database backup to ftp server using mysqldumper
- Full cpanel backup to ftp server using this cron script
Note: ethernet connection is preferred for highest network performance.
Do you want to backup your computer's file to your own ftp?
If you have a ftp supported NAS or Openwrt/Gargoyle router with USB port, you can configure and use them as your home/office daily ftp backup server. If you have configured them for remote access, you can access your own files from anywhere using ftp. In the case of Openwrt/Gargoyle router with USB port, you can use USB flash disk or USB hard disk, depending your storage needs.
How?
- Install ftp box on your computer and synchronize your files to your private ftp server
Note: NAS may provide better higher disk I/O transfer performance than Openwrt/Gargoyle router.
Advantages
- Lowest power consumption
- Operates 24/7
- Remote access anywhere
- Store files at your own premises
- Free (no monthly subscription fee to pay)
- Zero hardware cost if you are using an existing Openwrt/Gargoyle router
- Rock solid server stability
If you have troubles following the guides above, we can help you setup such backup services for a fee. Guaranteed to work or we will refund your money.
