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Backup Directories

FileSet Configuration​

A FileSet defines which directories are included in a backup job.

Create FileSet for a Directory​

Input:

nano /etc/bareos/bareos-dir.d/fileset/client01-www.conf
FileSet {
  Name = "client01-www"
  Include {
    Options {
      signature = MD5
    }
    File = /var/www
    File = /etc/nginx
  }
}

This FileSet backs up web content and configuration paths.

JobDefs Configuration​

JobDefs define reusable defaults like schedule, pool, and backup level.

Create JobDefs​

Input:

nano /etc/bareos/bareos-dir.d/jobdefs/DailyJob-client01-www.conf
JobDefs {
  Name = "DailyJob-client01-www"
  Type = Backup
  Level = Full
  FileSet = "client01-www"
  Schedule = "DailyCycle"
  Storage = s3
  Messages = Standard
  Pool = longterm-s3-storage
  Priority = 10
  Write Bootstrap = "/var/lib/bareos/%c.bsr"
  Full Backup Pool = Full
  Differential Backup Pool = Differential
  Incremental Backup Pool = Incremental
}

This defines a daily backup policy using S3 storage.

Job Configuration​

A Job binds a FileSet and JobDefs to a specific client.

Create Job​

Input:

nano /etc/bareos/bareos-dir.d/job/client01-www.conf
Job {
  Name = "client01-www"
  Client = client01
  FileSet = "client01-www"
  JobDefs = "DailyJob-client01-www"
  Storage = s3
  Pool = longterm-s3-storage
  Priority = 10
}

This job runs backups for the defined client and directory set.

Reload and Validate Configuration​

Fix Permission​

Input:

chown -R /etc/bareos

Restart Bareos Director​

Input:

systemctl restart bareos-dir

This reloads all FileSet, Job, and JobDefs configurations.

Verify Job Registration​

Input:

bconsole
show jobs

Output:

Job {
  Name = "client01-www"
  Storage = "s3"
  Pool = "longterm-s3-storage"
  Client = "client01"
  FileSet = "client01-www"
  JobDefs = "DailyJob-client01-www"
}

This confirms the directory backup job is registered.

Test Job Manually​

Input:

run job=client01-www yes

Output:

Using Catalog "MyCatalog"
Job queued. JobId=5

This starts an immediate backup for verification.

Show Job Details via WebUI​

http://bareos/bareos-webui/job/details/5

Bareos Job via Webui