This page gathers a collection of practical guides to help you use Plakar effectively. Each guide focuses on a specific topic, from basic setup to advanced configurations, so you can quickly find the instructions you need.
Excluding files from a backup
Learn how to exclude files from a backup using the -ignore and -ignore-file options in Plakar. This tutorial explains the syntax and provides examples for excluding files and directories.
How to backup a S3 bucket?
Learn how to configure and use the Plakar S3 integration to back up an S3 bucket into a Kloset store. This tutorial covers installation, credential setup, bucket URL construction, and running backups.
Plakar command line syntax
This tutorial explains the syntax of Plakar’s command line interface, covering both simple and rich syntaxes. It includes examples for managing backups, restoring data, and configuring integrations such as S3 and SFTP.
Setup the scheduler to run backups every day
Learn how to configure and run the Plakar scheduler to automate daily backups. This tutorial covers configuration, task setup, and running the scheduler.
What is `plakar login`, and why should I use it?
Learn about the benefits of logging in with plakar login, including installing pre-built packages and enabling alerting for better usability and monitoring.
What is `plakar server`, and why should I use it?
Learn about the plakar server command, which creates an HTTP proxy on top of a Kloset store. This tutorial explains how it works, its use cases, and its limitations.
Backups: push or pull?
Learn about the push and pull models for managing backups with Plakar. This tutorial explains both approaches, their pros and cons, and when to use each.
Create a Kloset repository on the filesystem
Learn how to create a Kloset repository on the filesystem using Plakar. This tutorial covers both the simple syntax and the rich configuration syntax.
How many Kloset stores should you create for your backups?
Learn how to decide the number of Kloset stores to create for your backups based on deduplication efficiency and backup source characteristics.
How to call a command to retrieve the passphrase of a Kloset store
Learn how to configure and use a command to retrieve the passphrase for accessing an encrypted Kloset store in Plakar.