HardlinkBackup Lupinho.net
winget install --id=Lupinho.HardlinkBackup -e HardlinkBackup is a simple, fast incremental backup program that uses hard links, schedules backups, sends email notifications, and automatically deletes old backups. HardlinkBackup reads the source directories and compares the files with previous backups. Only the changed files will be copied afterwards, the unchanged files will be hard-linked to the files of the already existing backups (provided that the target drive supports hard links, e.g. formatted with NTFS). In this way, there is always a complete copy of the source directories from the respective date on the backup drive. However, only the space of one copy plus the modified files is required. If an old backup copy is no longer needed, it can be disposed of without any problems by simply deleting the corresponding backup directory. The idea of HardlinkBackup is the same as the rsyncbackup.vbs of the magazine c't, enhanced by a graphical user interface and many other features.
HardlinkBackup is a fast incremental backup program designed to create efficient backups using hard links. It allows users to schedule automated backups, receive email notifications, and automatically delete old backups to free up space. The software compares source directories with existing backups and only copies changed files, while unchanged files are hard-linked to save storage space. This approach ensures that each backup is a complete copy of the source data but requires minimal additional storage beyond the initial backup.
Key Features:
- Efficient incremental backups using hard links.
- Scheduled automated backups for convenience.
- Email notifications for backup success or failure.
- Automatic deletion of old backups based on user-defined rules.
- Intuitive graphical user interface with multi-language support (English, German, French, Spanish).
- Support for various backup modes, including Hardlink, Linkscript, Move, and Mirror.
Audience & Benefit: Ideal for individuals and businesses seeking a reliable, space-efficient backup solution. HardlinkBackup saves time by automating backups, reduces storage costs through efficient use of hard links, and ensures data integrity with comprehensive backup management features. It supports Windows operating systems from XP to the latest versions, making it versatile for different environments.
HardlinkBackup can be installed via winget, ensuring seamless integration into your workflow.