How to Install Bareos on Linux Mint Latest

Bareos is a free, open-source backup solution that incorporates features like backup, restoration, and verification of data. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Bareos on Linux Mint Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A Linux Mint Latest system
• User account with sudo or root access
• Access to the terminal

Step-by-Step Guide

Follow the steps below to install Bareos on your Linux Mint system:

Step 1: Update the System

First, update the system to ensure you have the latest software packages and repositories. Run the following command on the terminal:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade

Step 2: Add the Bareos Repository

Next, add the Bareos repository to your system. Run the following command:

sudo sh -c 'echo "deb http://download.bareos.org/bareos/release/$(lsb_release -cs)/$(lsb_release -rs)/$(arch)/$(lsb_release -cs)/" > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/bareos.list'

Step 3: Add the Bareos Key

After adding the repository, you must add the Bareos key to the system. Use the command below to add the key:

sudo wget -q https://download.bareos.org/bareos/release/latest/$(lsb_release -cs)/Release.key -O- | sudo apt-key add -

Step 4: Install Bareos

Now that the repository is added and the key has been added, install Bareos using the following command:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install bareos bareos-webui

Step 5: Configure Bareos

Once installed, you should make some configurations to Bareos. Edit the /etc/bareos/bareos-dir.conf file and the /etc/bareos/bareos-sd.conf file to add the backup locations and options you require.

Step 6: Start the Services

Finally, start the Bareos services using the following command:

sudo systemctl start bareos-dir.service bareos-sd.service bareos-fd.service

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Bareos on your Linux Mint Latest system. Now you can start configuring the backup locations and options that suit your backup needs.