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