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;Issue : The backup size for a DLE is the same regardless of the backup level.
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=Problem=
The backup size for a DLE is the same regardless of the backup level.


;Logs : Look at the gnutar-lists directory in the client. All the files had ".new" suffix.
=Solution=
 
Set the ''record'' value to the ''yes'' in the dumptype definition in {{man|5|amanda.conf}}. This will cause the backup program to record the information in /etc/dumpdates or /etc/amandates files on the client, allowing incremental backups to be made.
;Cause : One of the possible reasons can be
 
* Check if the ''record'' value in the dumptype for the DLE is set to ''yes'' (See [[amanda.conf]])
 
; Solution :
 
* Set the ''record'' value to the ''yes'' in the dumptype definition in [[amanda.conf]]. This will cause the backup program: dump or GNU tar, to record the information in /etc/dumpdates or /etc/amandates files on the client.
 
 
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See more [[amdump issues]].

Latest revision as of 23:53, 30 June 2008

This article is a part of the Troubleshooting collection.

Problem

The backup size for a DLE is the same regardless of the backup level.

Solution

Set the record value to the yes in the dumptype definition in amanda.conf(5). This will cause the backup program to record the information in /etc/dumpdates or /etc/amandates files on the client, allowing incremental backups to be made.

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