{"id":1435,"date":"2015-02-10T01:37:54","date_gmt":"2015-02-10T07:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.supportpro.com\/?p=1435"},"modified":"2026-05-29T03:24:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T09:24:02","slug":"amanda-network-backup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supportpro.com\/blog\/amanda-network-backup\/","title":{"rendered":"AMANDA Network Backup: Open-Source Backup Solution"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Advanced Maryland Automatic Network Disk Archiver (AMANDA)<\/strong> is a powerful open-source backup solution designed to simplify enterprise backup management. It enables IT administrators to use a single master server to back up multiple systems across a network, including Linux, Unix, and Windows machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AMANDA supports various storage options such as tape drives, disks, and optical media, making it a flexible choice for businesses of all sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Choose AMANDA Backup?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AMANDA is widely adopted due to its ability to streamline and automate backup processes. Key advantages include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Centralized backup management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automated scheduling of backups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cross-platform support (Linux, Unix, Windows)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Built-in encryption and compression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detailed reporting and backup verification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is an ideal solution for organizations looking for a scalable and cost-effective backup system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Features of AMANDA<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Client-server backup architecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intelligent backup scheduling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatic backup level selection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consistent backup windows and resource usage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data encryption and compression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comprehensive reporting and verification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Installing AMANDA Network Backup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Installing AMANDA is straightforward on most Linux systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prerequisites<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ensure the following dependencies are installed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GNU Tar 1.15 or later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Samba (for Windows client support)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perl 5.6 or later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Glib 2.2 or later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awk and Gnuplot (for reporting utilities)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Installation Command<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>yum -y install amanda*<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Enable Services in xinetd<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Edit the following files:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>vi \/etc\/xinetd.d\/amanda<br>vi \/etc\/xinetd.d\/amandaidx<br>vi \/etc\/xinetd.d\/amidxtape<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Change:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>disable = yes<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>disable = no<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Configuring AMANDA Backup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After installation, create a configuration directory:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>mkdir -p \/etc\/amanda\/backup<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Edit the main configuration file (<code>amanda.conf<\/code>) and define:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>org<\/strong> \u2013 Backup name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>mailto<\/strong> \u2013 Email for reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>tapecycle<\/strong> \u2013 Number of tapes used<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>dumpcycle<\/strong> \u2013 Backup cycle duration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>runspercycle<\/strong> \u2013 Number of backups per cycle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>tapedev<\/strong> \u2013 Storage device path<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>tapetype<\/strong> \u2013 Tape drive settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Detecting Tape Type<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the following command to determine tape characteristics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>amtapetype -f \/dev\/nst0<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Creating Required Files and Directories<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set up necessary directories and permissions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>chmod 770 \/etc\/amanda\/backup<br>touch \/etc\/amanda\/backup\/tapelist<br>chown amanda.disk \/etc\/amanda\/backup\/*<br>chmod 700 \/etc\/amanda\/backup\/*<br>touch \/var\/lib\/amanda\/amandates<br>chown amanda.disk \/var\/lib\/amanda\/amandates<br>mkdir -p \/var\/lib\/amanda\/backup\/index<br>chown -R amanda.disk \/var\/lib\/amanda\/backup<br>chmod -R 770 \/var\/lib\/amanda\/backup<br>mkdir -p \/var\/log\/amanda\/backup<br>chown amanda.disk \/var\/log\/amanda\/backup<br>chmod 770 \/var\/log\/amanda\/backup<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Labeling Backup Media<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before running backups, label tapes using:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>amlabel backup &lt;label_name&gt;<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ensure labels match the configuration defined in <code>amanda.conf<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Validating Configuration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Run a configuration check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>amcheck backup<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fix any errors before proceeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Performing Backups<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Switch to the Amanda user and start the backup:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>su - amanda<br>amdump backup<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once completed, AMANDA sends a detailed report via email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Automating Backups with Cron<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Schedule automated backups using cron:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>01 00 * * 1-5 \/root\/backup.sh<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This example runs backups Monday to Friday at 12:01 AM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Benefits of AMANDA Network Backup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open-source and cost-effective<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports Windows Server and Linux backups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure with 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