Backing up Proxmox Backup Server (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 2 days ago by dimjim@sh.itjust.works to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world

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Hello all,

I'm hoping to get some advice on my self hosting environment. I currently run Proxmox VE with a few VMs, and use Proxmox VE's built in VM backup method to my NAS. I don't currently have a good backup method for the host server itself, and I know I'm playing with fire not having that properly backed up.

I have an older laptop that I'm considering turning into a Proxmox Backup Server, which should allow me to backup the host server and VMs, which would make me feel a lot better. The one thing I haven't really seen info on in my research is if there's a convenient way to backup THE backup server. If anyone uses PBS, do you back that up as well? How so?

I appreciate any assistance or advice!

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[-] ggrey@social.thelab.uno 2 points 2 days ago

@dimjim

There is this script. Never used so use it at your own risk. It's from Proxmox VE scripts

https://community-scripts.org/scripts/host-backup

[-] dimjim@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago

Interesting, I'll take a look. Thanks!

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