Do the rsync over SSH -- unless you don't allow root ssh access?
On Feb 8, 2008 3:54 AM, Matt  wrote:

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> Alexander Hall schreef:

>

> > Matt wrote:

> >> Hello,

> >>

> >> I am running a 4.2 webserver and want to add another machine as hot

> >> spare.

> >> The second machine is identical and is living in the same rack - this

> >> is purely for hardware failure /  easy upgrading and at a later stage

> >> (need 3rd box) CARP.

> >>

> >> I understand I can use rsync over SSH to keep files updated and I can

> >> replicate MySQL realtime.

> >> But what about new packages I might install on the 'master' - is

> >> there an easy way to (semi) instantly mirror those?

> >

> > Why could not rsync do this too? After installing package(s), just

> > trigger an rsync update?

> >

> > /Alexander

> >

> Because of permissions mostly- you'll need root access for such an rsync.

> I suppose I could indeed permit root login on the local network and

> synchronise that way - excluding certain files so the spare keeps its

> own identity.

> I am just wondering if that is the way to go or are there "better" ways

> of doing it?

>

> Thanks!

>

>

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