# burp

> Burp is a self-hosted, open-source network backup program with client-server model, delta differencing, Windows VSS, SSL encryption, and flexible retention.

- **Category:** Backup
- **Licence:** Other
- **Latest version:** 3.3.0
- **Open source:** oss
- **Languages:** C
- **Platforms:** Linux, Windows, Ansible, Homebrew, Build from Source
- **Tags:** Backup, Ssl, Deduplication, Restore, Retention, Client server, Network backup, Delta Differencing, Vss, Bare Metal Restore

## Description

Burp (BackUp and Restore Program) is a network backup solution with a client-server architecture. The server runs on Unix-like systems while clients support Linux, Windows, and macOS. It uses librsync for delta differencing to minimize network traffic and storage, supports Windows VSS for consistent Windows backups, and provides SSL-encrypted communication with automatic certificate management. Key features include multiple retention periods, data deduplication, email notifications, a live ncurses status monitor, pre/post backup scripts, and automatic client upgrades. The server stores backups in a filesystem-based structure without requiring a separate database. Burp is licensed under AGPLv3 and developed by Graham Keeling.

## Links

- [Homepage](https://github.com/grke/burp)
- [Website](http://burp.grke.net)
- [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/grke/burp)
- [Documentation](http://burp.grke.net/docs.html)
- [FAQ](http://burp.grke.net/faq.html)
- [Features](http://burp.grke.net/features.html)
- [Download](http://burp.grke.net/download.html)
- [SourceForge](http://sourceforge.net/projects/burp)

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