How to create snapshots of your server for backup in Cent OS 5

Question

I'm making the move from VPS to Dedicate server. Unfortunately, most dedicated servers do not provide server backups like managed VPS's do and I really like the piece of mind of having a backup of all my scripts/files if something does go wrong (it has before)

So, the question is; is it possible to create "Snap shots" of certain directories daily which are saved on the same server, but in a different folders.

Understandably, these backups will not protect from external disaster. I am more looking for protection from any damaged caused by malicious scripts/hacking etc.

Thanks in advanced.

Answer 1

You're probably looking for something like Webmin: http://webmin.com/

It's a mandatory part of my CentOS server setups. It's really easy to install and makes server admin a breeze, especially backing stuff up. Take a look at the documentation here: http://doxfer.webmin.com/Webmin/FilesystemBackup