Re: [Bobs-devel] Security Issues - Idea

[Jochen M. <j.m...@om...>]

Hi Joe,

> >
> If you have your email system setup so cron output gets mailed to you, 
> then you'll get some output from bobs and can at least tell when it's 
> running. I agree with the reporting ideas, but  I have a dilemma.
> 
Any other ideas ?

> Where I work I am responsible for many systems being backed up. Some are 
> backed up to bobs, others to tape, some using rsync mirrors, and a 
> couple used tar/dump/ftp/cron jobs. The problem with monitoring backups 
> with email reporting is this:
> o  If the backup works you get an email. Fine.
> o  If it doesn't work you should still get an email that it didn't work. 
> Ok, fine.
> o  The catch is that invariably *something* will go wrong that isn't 
> planned, whether it's the software, a power outage, or whatever. Then 
> you don't get any email. It's terribly hard to notice there is a problem 
> because of an email you didn't get, especially when you have many 
> systems to monitor.
> 
> I still think the email reporting is a good idea, it's just not a 
> reliable solution for ensuring backups are running, regardless of the 
> system or software.
> 
> Joe
>