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Backup Linux with Acronis on Swiss Backup
This guide details how to back up a computer equipped with the Linux distribution of your choice using Acronis on Swiss Backup, the backup solution in an independent Swiss cloud.
It is also possible to back up (Cloud Backup) a Linux server using rClone.
Prerequisites
- Check the Linux versions supported by the Acronis Agent; use
uname -rto know your kernel version - Have a Swiss Backup Infomaniak space with an available device quota (minimum 1) for VM or Linux/Windows server
- If necessary, increase the device quota according to your needs
- Add the device in the Infomaniak Manager to receive the login credentials
The following instructions have been tested with Debian 9 ⚠️ For additional help, contact a partner or submit a tender — also read the role of the host
Configure the Backup
To configure the backup with Acronis:
- Log in to the Acronis Console (acronis.infomaniak.com) — read this guide (click here) if needed
- Download and install the Acronis Agent for Linux
- Install the required dependencies:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install rpm gcc linux-image-$(uname -r) linux-headers-$(uname -r) - Make the .bin file executable:
chmod +x Backup_Agent_for_Linux_x86_64.bin - Launch Acronis:
sudo ./Backup_Agent_for_Linux_x86_64.bin - Follow the installation program instructions
- At the end of the installation, select Show registration info
- Go to https://acronis.infomaniak.com/bc/reg
- Enter the code displayed in point 7 in the window for this purpose
- Create a backup plan
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