Setting Up Backblaze B2 with Rclone for Redundant Backup Solutions

As a Virtualmin server administrator, you're likely looking for an inexpensive and efficient way to set up redundant backups for your systems. One popular solution is using Backblaze B2 in conjunction with the open-source tool Rclone. In this article, we'll walk you through the process of setting up Backblaze B2 with Rclone for a reliable backup system.

First, make sure to find Backblaze B2 in the list of supported remotes and enter the corresponding number into your prompt. You will then be prompted to enter the keyID received from generating the App key or use the `applicationKey` received from generating the App key. Give your new remote a name, such as 'backblaze-bucketname,' and make sure to save the keyID and applicationKey for later use.

If you want to restrict the key to a specific bucket, choose it from the dropdown menu. Next, scroll down and click on 'Add a New Application Key.' Make sure you have a Backblaze account created and log in before proceeding.

Once you've set up your App key, you can start using Rclone to move files between local and remote directories. To check if Rclone is installed properly, simply type 'rclone' into your CLI. If it's not installed yet, you can follow the tutorial on their documentation page to install it.

Rclone is a powerful tool written in Go that allows for seamless file transfers between local and remote directories. With this setup, you'll be able to back up your Virtualmin systems to Backblaze B2 with ease. As long as you don't encounter any issues with the 'Unrecognized command' error, you're good to go!

With these simple steps, you've successfully set up Backblaze B2 with Rclone for redundant backup solutions. This setup provides an inexpensive and reliable way to back up your Virtualmin systems, giving you peace of mind knowing that your data is safely stored in the cloud.

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