Disaster Recovery Backups With Rsync

kept by mylescooper sep 03

The article explains how to create an encrypted, offline rsync backup of critical NAS data using ZFS snapshots, LUKS, and a helper script for disaster recovery.

Instant database clones with PostgreSQL 18
PostgreSQL 18 adds instant, zero-copy database cloning via CREATE DATABASE with FILE_COPY and WAL_LOG strategies, enabling template-based cloning for testing and CI.
also on ZFS, #open-source, #software-engineering, #developer-tools
What are you doing this weekend?
A developer recounts returning to FreeBSD for a home NAS after years on Linux, praising its simplicity for servers but sticking with Arch for desktops.
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debloat.dev — replace the junk
debloat.dev lists open-source alternatives to replace bloated vendor software, featuring projects like VSCodium, Immich, and Home Assistant with licensing and user ratings.
also on Immich, #open-source, #software-engineering, #developer-tools