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Getting Started

This section provides a quick overview to help you get started with Plakar. Whether you’re new to backup solutions or just new to Plakar, these resources will guide you through the initial setup and basic operations.


Installation

Install Plakar and verify your installation.

Quickstart

Get started with plakar: create your first backup, verify integrity, restore, and use the UI.

Synchronize multiple copies

Create a second copy of your Kloset Store to improve the durability of your backups.

Backup non-filesystem data

Create a backup for your non-filesystem data. In this guide, we will back up an S3 bucket but this logic applies to any connector supported by plakar.

Concepts

Understand the core concepts behind Plakar, including Kloset stores, chunking, deduplication, integrations, backup strategies, and the ptar file format. This section provides essential background for effective use of Plakar.

Join the Community

  • Discord: Get help, ask questions, and join live discussions.
  • GitHub: Report bugs, request features, and… don’t forget to star the repo!