Is sshfs+encfs stable

backupsshfs

What is your experience in using ENCFS with SSHFS for remote backup ?
My main wondering is about long term stability.

Best Answer

Well, I have a friend who makes backup to my server using that very method. According to him it works well.

Dealing with SSHFS and EncFS there are a few potential caveats to be aware of, such as uid mapping, workarounds for rename behaviors etc. Last year I did a writeup on how to use rdiff-backup across SSHFS and EncFS. Those pointers might very well also apply on your backup software.

http://wiki.rdiff-backup.org/wiki/index.php/BackupToSshfsMount
http://wiki.rdiff-backup.org/wiki/index.php/BackupToEncfsAcrossSshfs

Of course, as with any other backup solution is should be properly tested. That also includes doing test restores.