Please whitelist cPanel in your adblocker so that you’re able to see our version release promotions, thanks!

The Community Forums

Interact with an entire community of cPanel & WHM users!

Adding disk for backup, what about mount options?

Discussion in 'Data Protection' started by Wabun, May 11, 2017.

Tags:
  1. Wabun

    Wabun Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2012
    Messages:
    80
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    8
    Location:
    Antwerpen
    cPanel Access Level:
    Root Administrator
    Hi all,

    In participation of the new backup system, I am adding a disk to my VM for backups only.
    What about these mount options in /etc/fstab?

    Do I need to add noauto when using the Mount Backup Drive as Needed [Enabled] ???

    #
    # Backup drive
    #
    UUID=e3d9046b-a216-4652-a449-0b5d6d5918b3 /backup2drive ext4 defaults,noexec,nosuid,nodev,noatime 1 2

    Thanks.
     
    #1 Wabun, May 11, 2017
    Last edited: May 11, 2017
  2. cPanelMichael

    cPanelMichael Technical Support Community Manager Staff Member

    Joined:
    Apr 11, 2011
    Messages:
    46,400
    Likes Received:
    2,049
    Trophy Points:
    363
    cPanel Access Level:
    Root Administrator
    Twitter:
    Hello,

    The following third-party URL documents what each mount option does:

    mount(8) - Linux manual page

    There's no need to add the "noauto" option to the /etc/fstab entry for this mount unless you want to prevent the system from mounting the drive at reboot time. Here's a third-party URL where this is discussed:

    What is the noauto mount flag for?

    The most common question we see about backup mount options is the use of "noexec". Here's a quote from our Backup FAQ document regarding this option:

    Thank you.
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
    #2 cPanelMichael, May 11, 2017
  3. Wabun

    Wabun Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2012
    Messages:
    80
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    8
    Location:
    Antwerpen
    cPanel Access Level:
    Root Administrator
    Thank you.
     
    #3 Wabun, May 11, 2017
    cPanelMichael likes this.
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Loading...
Similar Threads - Adding disk backup
  1. Zoltan Aradszki

    Adding a new disk

    Zoltan Aradszki, Mar 9, 2019, in forum: General Discussion
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    536
    cPanelMichael
    Mar 15, 2019
  2. chris0147

    Exim not adding DKIM on outgoing mail

    chris0147, Mar 2, 2019, in forum: E-mail Discussion
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    756
    Martin Hinrichsen
    Mar 15, 2019
  3. aeroweb

    Adding warning message to external emails originating outside the server

    aeroweb, Feb 13, 2019, in forum: E-mail Discussion
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    80
    cPanelMichael
    Feb 18, 2019
  4. brt

    SPF Includes removed after adding or removing Alias

    brt, Feb 13, 2019, in forum: Bind/DNS/Nameserver
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    109
    cPanelLauren
    Feb 15, 2019
  5. Rajesh Chauhan

    SOLVED Adding Image Banner in cPanel Theme

    Rajesh Chauhan, Jan 15, 2019, in forum: User Experience
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    261
    Kelli
    Jan 17, 2019

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...
    Dismiss Notice