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sudo omv-env set OMV_USBBACKUP_USER "myuser" sudo omv-salt deploy run usbbackup Edit the backup script template (not recommended) or use rsync excludes in a custom script:

# Example wrapper script in /usr/local/bin/custom-usb-backup.sh rsync -av --exclude='*.tmp' --exclude='Thumbs.db' /srv/dev-disk-by-uuid-xxx/ /srv/usb-backup/ Mirror mode restore: sudo rsync -av /srv/usb-backup/shared_docs/ /srv/dev-disk-by-uuid-source/shared_docs/ Incremental/Differential restore: Use rsync or copy manually – the USB contains the latest state as of the last run. 6. Troubleshooting 6.1 Backup fails with "device busy" Solution : omv usb backup

Your OMV server will now automatically safeguard your data to USB every time you plug it in. For advanced setups (encryption, multiple backup destinations), consider combining with duplicity or borgbackup . For advanced setups (encryption

sudo umount /dev/sdb1 sudo mount /dev/sdb1 /srv/usb-backup Solution : Add to /etc/fstab (via OMV Storage → File Systems → Edit → Enable "Mount automatically") 6.3 "Rsync error: some files could not be transferred" Fix : Check source folder permissions: multiple backup destinations)

# One-liner backup rsync -av --delete /srv/source-shared/ /srv/usb-target/ 0 * * * * rsync -av --delete /srv/source-shared/ /srv/usb-target/ Final Checklist ✅ USB drive formatted and mounted ✅ Plugin installed ✅ Backup job created with correct mode ✅ Test manual backup runs successfully ✅ Auto-run enabled (optional) ✅ Email notifications configured (optional) ✅ Restore tested at least once