The lvm_backup.sh tool is designed to backup LVM volumes by using snapshots.
Running lvm_backup.sh with the --help option will output the help information below.
Backup LVM volumes
lvm_backup.sh [options]
options:
-l, --list-volumes Print list of LVM volumes
-c, --cleanup Remove old snapshots created by this tool but not deleted due to an error.
No backup is performed after the cleanup
-b, --backup-volume= Backup volume specified in format VOLUME_GROUP/VOLUME_NAME.
If no backup volumes are specified, all found volumes will be backed up
-i, --ignore-volume= Ignore volume specified in format VOLUME_GROUP/VOLUME_NAME
--ignore-mount-error Ignore errors when mounting volumes and continue with other volumes
-s, --snapshot-prefix= Snapshot prefix used for backup snapshots (default: bak_snap_)
-w, --part-rw Add partitions in read/write mode
--overwrite Overwrite backup files
-p, --dest-prefix= Destination path prefix (add / at the end for directory)
--rsync Use rsync instead of tar
-d, --debug Enable debug mode
--log-file= Log all output and errors to the specified log file
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