Kup Backup System

What is Kup Backup System?

Kup is a backup scheduler designed for the KDE Plasma desktop environment. It simplifies the process of keeping personal files up-to-date and securely backed up. The primary method of storing backups is through an external USB hard drive, but it also supports saving files to a network server for advanced users. Kup's intelligent scheduling ensures that backups only occur after periods of computer activity, minimizing disruption. It offers two distinct backup schemes: a synchronization mode that mirrors the local storage, and an incremental mode that efficiently stores only the changes to files, preserving previous versions. This incremental approach is particularly beneficial for users working with large files, as it reduces the backup storage requirements. Kup leverages the "bup" backup program in the background to enable this efficient versioning capability, providing a seamless user experience

Highlights

• Supports backup to external USB hard drives or network servers
• Offers both full synchronization and efficient incremental backup modes
• Provides versioning of files, allowing access to previous backups
• Intelligent scheduling to minimize disruption during backup operations
• Utilizes the "bup" backup program for underlying data storage and management