From 1de47507ffb6d99ff8fddd53bb2e4ec15eaf0a7a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dylan Whyte Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2020 11:05:00 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Add section "FAQ" Adds an FAQ to the docs, based on question that have been appearing on the forum. Signed-off-by: Dylan Whyte --- docs/faq.rst | 70 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ docs/index.rst | 1 + 2 files changed, 71 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/faq.rst diff --git a/docs/faq.rst b/docs/faq.rst new file mode 100644 index 00000000..c1b97e73 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/faq.rst @@ -0,0 +1,70 @@ +FAQ +=== + +What distribution is Proxmox Backup Server (PBS) based on? +---------------------------------------------------------- + +Proxmox Backup Server is based on `Debian GNU/Linux `_. + + +Which platforms are supported as a backup source (client)? +---------------------------------------------------------- + +The client tool works on most modern Linux systems, meaning you are not limited +to Debian-based backups. + + +Will Proxmox Backup Server run on a 32-bit processor? +----------------------------------------------------- + +Proxmox Backup Server only supports 64-bit CPUs (AMD or Intel). There are no +future plans to support 32-bit processors. + + +How long will my Proxmox Backup Server version be supported? +------------------------------------------------------------ + ++------------+--------------------+---------------+------------+---------+ +|PBS Version | Debian Version | First Release | Debian EOL | PBS EOL | ++============+====================+===============+============+=========+ +|PBS 1.x | Debian 10 (Buster) | tba | tba | tba | ++------------+--------------------+---------------+------------+---------+ + + +Can I copy or synchronize my datastore to another location? +----------------------------------------------------------- + +Proxmox Backup Server allows you to copy or synchroize datastores to other +locations, through the use of *Remotes* and *Sync Jobs*. *Remote* is the term +given to a separate server, which has a datastore that can be synced to a local store. +A *Sync Job* is the process which is used to pull the contents of a datastore from +a *Remote* to a local datastore. + + +Can Proxmox Backup Server verify data integrity of a backup archive? +-------------------------------------------------------------------- + +PBS uses a built-in SHA-256 checksum algorithm, to ensure data integrity. Within +each backup, a manifest file (index.json) is created, which contains a list of +all the backup files, along with their sizes and checksums. This manifest file +is used to verify the integrity of each backup. + + +When backing up to remote servers, do I have to trust the remote server? +------------------------------------------------------------------------ + +PBS supports client-side encryption, meaning your data is encrypted before +it reaches the server. Thus, in the event that an attacker gains access to the +server, they will not be able to read the data. + +.. note:: Encryption is not enabled by default. To set up encryption, see the + `Encryption + `_ section + of the PBS Administration Guide. + + +Is the backup incremental/deduplicated? +--------------------------------------- + +With PBS, backups are incremental and data is deduplicated. This minimizes both +the storage consumed and the network impact. diff --git a/docs/index.rst b/docs/index.rst index 70897a24..dfa60cb9 100644 --- a/docs/index.rst +++ b/docs/index.rst @@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ in the section entitled "GNU Free Documentation License". installation.rst administration-guide.rst sysadmin.rst + faq.rst .. raw:: latex