calypso/docs/alpha/components/bacula/README.md

Bacula Integration Documentation

For Calypso Backup Appliance

This directory contains documentation for installing, configuring, and integrating Bacula backup software with the Calypso appliance.

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Documents

Installation

• BACULA-INSTALLATION.md - Complete installation guide for Bacula Community edition
  • Manual installation steps
  • Repository configuration
  • Package installation
  • Post-installation setup
  • Integration with Calypso

Configuration

• BACULA-CONFIGURATION.md - Advanced configuration guide
  • Director configuration
  • Storage Daemon configuration
  • File Daemon configuration
  • Job scheduling
  • Integration with Calypso storage

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Quick Start

Installation via Calypso Installer

# Bacula is included in Calypso installer
sudo ./installer/alpha/install.sh

Manual Installation

See BACULA-INSTALLATION.md for detailed steps.

Basic Configuration

1. Edit /opt/bacula/etc/bacula-dir.conf
2. Configure Director, Catalog, Storage, Pool resources
3. Test configuration: sudo /opt/bacula/bin/bacula-dir -t
4. Reload: sudo systemctl restart bacula-dir

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Integration Points

Database

• Bacula uses PostgreSQL database (can share with Calypso or separate)
• Calypso can query Bacula database directly
• Database name: bacula (default)

Storage

• Bacula can use Calypso-managed ZFS datasets
• Storage location: /srv/calypso/backups/
• Integration via Calypso Storage API

Management

• Calypso API executes bconsole commands
• Job monitoring via Calypso dashboard
• Configuration management via Calypso UI

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References

• Official Bacula Documentation: https://www.bacula.org/documentation/
• Bacula Community Installation Guide: https://www.bacula.org/whitepapers/CommunityInstallationGuide.pdf
• Bacula Concept Guide: https://www.bacula.org/whitepapers/ConceptGuide.pdf

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Support

For Bacula-specific issues:

• Bacula Community Support: https://www.bacula.org/support
• Bacula Mailing Lists: https://www.bacula.org/community/mailing-lists/

For Calypso integration issues:

• See main Calypso documentation: docs/alpha/
• Check Calypso logs: sudo journalctl -u calypso-api