bacula-fd ☆
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Description:
Network backup solution
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 15.0.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: backup network restore enterprise data-protection
Install: brew install bacula-fd
About:
Bacula is a robust, open-source network backup, restore, and verification software. The File Daemon (FD) runs on client machines to manage data backup to a central Bacula Director. It provides enterprise-grade features for efficient and secure data protection across diverse systems.
Key Features:
  • Client-server architecture for centralized management
  • Supports incremental and full backups for efficiency
  • Cross-platform compatibility (Linux, Unix, Windows, macOS)
  • Strong encryption and compression capabilities
Use Cases:
  • Enterprise-level server backups
  • Protecting critical data on desktop workstations
  • Automated disaster recovery solutions
Alternatives:
  • restic – More modern, snapshot-based, and simpler to configure.
  • duplicity – Uses librsync for incremental backups, often easier for local/remote targets.
License: AGPL-3.0-only WITH openvpn-openssl-exception
Dependencies: openssl@3, readline
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 13, 2025 7:09pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 3011f0fc
Nov 3, 2023 11:05am 0 VERSION_BUMP 81d49887
Sep 30, 2023 3:46am 0 VERSION_BUMP d81de2b2
May 3, 2023 3:10am 0 VERSION_BUMP 86c8df52
Feb 20, 2023 4:17pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 0fb54b8e
Feb 20, 2023 4:17pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 6f7f2afb
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