Where Does Amanda Store Config and Staging?
Amanda backup server config root and holding disk paths for Linux tape and disk backup server setups.
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Amanda keeps server config in /etc/amanda with one folder per backup set. Each folder holds amanda.conf with schedules, holding disk, and tape definitions. That tree is the server to back up.
Staging data lands on the holding disk before flushing to tape or virtual tapes. Common spots are /var/lib/amanda and /dumps depending on distro. The catalog database tracks what landed where. Back up configs, the catalog, and holding contents together. Test restores catch missing pieces early. Label tapes clearly for rotation.
Where Amanda stores this, by platform
/etc/amanda
One folder per backup set with amanda.conf inside. Holds schedules, holding disk, and device paths. Restrict read access since it holds credentials.
/var/lib/amanda (holding disk)
Staging area before tape flush. Check amanda.conf holdingdisk line when missing. Size this filesystem for a full backup run.
Frequently asked questions
what do i back up for an Amanda server move
Copy /etc/amanda with the holding disk contents and the catalog database. Configs hold backup sets and schedules. The catalog tracks tapes. All three restore the server.
where is the Amanda holding disk
Open amanda.conf in the config folder for the backup set and read holdingdisk and tapedev lines. Common spots are /var/lib/amanda and /dumps. The config is the reliable pointer.
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