About backing up a Linux computer by using the Agent for Linux

Last published : Apr 02, 2026
The following backup methods appear when you use the Agent for Linux (Linux Agent) to back up data:
  • Full - Using modified time
  • Differential - Using modified time
  • Incremental - Using modified time
However, on the Novell OES server, only full backups are supported. If you select any other backup method, a full backup runs instead. The Agent for Linux also supports synthetic full backup. But, Novell OES does not support synthetic full backup.
See Linux backup options.
See Adding a stage to a backup definition.
See Editing a stage.
See About backing up and restoring Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES) components.