topic Re: encrypting backups in Operating System - HP-UX

encrypting backups

Martin Wells — Wed, 01 Sep 2004 05:08:26 GMT

Hi,

Is it possible to encrypt a backup? We currently backup our L-2000 server including an Oracle database using fbackup. The information in the database is very sensitive and I'm wondering if this can be encrypted when backed up?

Thanks

Re: encrypting backups

Sunil Sharma_1 — Wed, 01 Sep 2004 05:14:47 GMT

I don't think it's possible using fbackup or any native unix backup tools.

Sunil

Re: encrypting backups

Simon Hargrave — Wed, 01 Sep 2004 05:15:36 GMT

The proper way would be to use the encryption plugin with Data Protector (HP OmniBack as was): -

http://openview.hp.com/products/storage_data_protector/twp/datapro_twp_plug-in_jun03.pdf

You could PROBABLY also do it with crypt. Using tar something like: -

tar cvf - / | crypt password | dd of=/dev/rmt/0mn

and to restore: -

dd if=tape | crypt password | tar xvf -

This however is very dirty.

Re: encrypting backups

Simon Hargrave — Wed, 01 Sep 2004 05:20:35 GMT

Of course above I meant the tape device ie: -

dd if=/dev/rmt/0mn | crypt password | tar xvf -