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We are currently using ahsay to run backups on end user systems that backup to our specified directories within the server. My question would be what is a good open source backup solution that is similar in the aspect of having a service run on an end users machines that communicates with the server?

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It might be helpful if mentioned what OS this is to run on, and whether the backup is to a local file, tape device or something else. And whether it needs to support mulitple volumes. Does the list of backup targets change? Incremental or full backups? – symcbean Nov 3 '10 at 17:15
Any reason it has to be open source? Is it purely cost based or for some other reason? – Cry Havok Nov 3 '10 at 18:16
Are you looking for a push or a pull system? i.e. Will the data be pushed up from the client or pulled down from the server. – John Gardeniers Nov 3 '10 at 20:47
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You don't specify the operating system, but if you are using Linux & the GNOME Desktop I recommend Déjà Dup.

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Sorry, ahsay is a linux based system. The client connects to the server via a secure public address daily. In regards to open source, yes, it is a cost and growth factor. – user59098 Nov 4 '10 at 21:16
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More details re: your configuration would be extremely helpful, but Amanda Community Edition supports the client/server model I'm assuming you're looking for and has agents for Linux, Windows, and with some work, Mac OS X.

Amanda also has a BackupPC solution with deduplication that looks to be a bit more lightweight for desktop backups, but I haven't tested it so I can't comment on it.

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