New and Changed Features

• Added the Ability to Override the Configuration File Settings

  You can now override the advanced configuration settings in the mozybackup.conf file instead of modifying the file. To override the file, create a new configuration file with the same format as mozybackup.conf and place it in the /etc/mozybackup.conf.d directory with the values you want to override specified. This new file is neither removed nor updated when you update, uninstall, or reinstall the backup software.

• Added an Option for Updating Files with Backup Issues

  You can update files in the Mozy cloud that are out of sync with local files. Occasionally, due to an error or for another reason, some files in the cloud are not in sync with local files, and the regular backup process cannot update them. In these situations, you can use the scan --repair command to trigger a special backup, which will perform a more exhaustive scan and attempt to update files that have not been backed up as expected during routine backups. For more information, see the command help (mozyutil help scan) or manual page (man mozyutil).

• Added the Ability to Use the Full Hostname to Identify a Computer

  During activation, a short hostname is provided to Mozy online to identify a computer. For some users, the short hostname is not unique or sufficient. An advanced configuration option has been added to allow the use of the full hostname. Example: the short name is "sales_machine" and the full name is "sales_machine.store1.storename.com." For more information, see the mozybackup.conf file. This is an advanced feature.

• Added the Ability to Read Security Certificates from Other Sources

  The backup software can now read security certificates placed in the etc/sso/certs/ directory. This lets organizations add their own certificates and lets the backup software trust additional locations.

• Improved Command Help and Manual Page Documentation

  The content in the command help and manual page has been improved to provide additional information.

Issues Fixed

• Fixed an issue that required the backup software to be activated before you could use the software to restore files using a restore package (mzd file).
• Fixed an issue that resulted in the loss of meta data and symbolic links when restoring backed up files from a hard drive or DVD supplied by Mozy.
• Fixed a personal encryption key issue when doing a computer replacement. If you supplied the wrong encryption key, the replacement did not occur and the backed up data from the replaced computer would be deleted.
• Fixed an issue that prevented files larger than 2 GB from being backed up on 32-bit operating systems.
• Fixed a manual backup mode issue that prevented the files in a newly added backup directory from being backed up during the first backup after adding the directory.
• Fixed an issue with the backup information reported to the history command and Mozy online.
• Fixed an issue that prevented files backed up from a Linux computer from being viewed using the Mozy mobile app.

Known Issues

• Files with non-ASCII character file names are not backed up on computers using a non-UTF8 locale. The workaround is to use a UTF8 locale.

Overview

The Mozy backup software for Linux lets you securely back up your Linux computer files to the Mozy cloud. Through the shell interface, you specify the directories you want to back up and configure your settings. You can also use the shell interface to restore or download files you have backed up. If you have the appropriate permissions from your administrator, you can access your files using a Web browser. You can also access your files from a mobile device.

The software includes numerous features.

• Continuous or manual backups (scheduled backups are available through the use of a scheduling utility, such as cron).
• Ability to back up multiple directories, including ones on external drives and network shares
• Multiple encryption key options to protect your data
• Access to backed up files using a Web browser
• Access to backed up files using a mobile device
• Shell interface to backup software features
• Control over network bandwidth usage (bandwidth throttling)
• Centralized computer monitoring through the browser-based Mozy Admin Console

To get started using the backup software for Linux, see Backup Software for Linux Quick Start.

Known Issues

• You cannot use a compressed archive (tar file) to download a directory containing subdirectories. The subdirectories get converted to files and the files are missing. The workaround is to create a restore package (mzd file) from Mozy online, download the package file, and use the package file along with the backup software on Linux to download the files.
• Meta data and symbolic links are not retained for files restored from media (DVD or hard drive) ordered through Mozy online. The workaround is to create a restore package (mzd file) from Mozy online, download the package file, and use the package file along with the backup software on Linux to download the files.
• Files backed up from a Linux computer cannot be accessed using the Mozy mobile app.
• Accounts that subscribe to autogrow might not automatically add storage space for files backed up from a Linux computer.
• When restoring files using a restore package (mzd file), the backup software requires activation before you can restore the files. The workaround is to activate the software or use a restore archive (tar file) to restore your files instead.