Step-by-Step OMV 7 Tutorial: Remote Backup Essentials - Episode 3

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In the latest episode of OMV 7, we delved deeper into the platform’s Compose feature, exploring its capabilities beyond basic deployment. Building on our previous Docker setup, where we learned to deploy containers using OMV’s built-in Compose functionality, this video focuses on advanced topics like remote storage, backups, and restoration.

First off, addressing viewer queries from our last session, yes, you can integrate Portainer with OMV7. Whether through OMV’s Compose feature or by deploying it directly via terminal, both methods are effective.

Exploring OMV Compose Features
Navigating to the "Compose" section under "Services," we encounter a variety of options that facilitate Docker container management. This section offers functionalities akin to those found in tools like Portainer’s "Stacks" page, allowing us to deploy, edit, and manage containers seamlessly.

Settings and Backup
Under "Settings," particularly in the "Backup" section, we discuss the importance of storing backups on remote devices rather than locally on the OMV7 server. This setup ensures data safety in case of hardware failure or system crashes. We illustrate this process using a NAS as an example of a remote storage device.

Overview of Compose Menu Items
Across various sub-sections like "Files," "Services," "Stats," "Images," "Networks," "Volumes," "Containers," and "Dockerfiles," OMV’s Compose feature provides comprehensive insights and controls over Docker environments. Each page serves a distinct purpose, from viewing container statistics and managing images to configuring network settings and handling storage volumes.

Setting Up Remote Mounts and Backups
We detailed the process of setting up remote mounts on OMV, crucial for establishing connections with external storage devices like a Synology NAS. This involved installing the "openmediavault-remotemount" plugin, configuring the remote server's IP address, share name, and credentials, ultimately enabling seamless integration for data storage and retrieval.

Deploying and Restoring Containers
Following setup, we explored deploying containers and adjusting configurations using Docker-compose templates. We demonstrated how to initiate backups, modify container setups, and verify restoration processes. This practical walkthrough ensured that viewers understood the entire lifecycle—from deployment to backup and restoration—of containerized applications on OMV7.

Conclusion
In summary, this episode provided a comprehensive overview of OMV 7’s Compose feature, emphasizing remote storage setup, backup configurations, and container deployment practices. Future videos will explore alternative tools like Portainer and Dockge, as well as deploy additional containers for practical learning. For those keen on specific topics for upcoming content, we encourage leaving suggestions in the comments.

Join us next time as we continue to unravel the capabilities of OMV 7 and Docker deployment strategies!

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:47 EWin Racing Chair
3:25 Talking about Compose
3:50 Compose Settings
4:31 Getting More Details on OMV-Extras
4:43 Compose Files
4:53 Add From Example
5:21 Compose Services
5:37 Compose Stats
5:55 Compose Images
6:05 Compose Networks
6:13 Compose Volumes
6:46 Compose Containers
6:55 Compose Dockerfiles
7:15 Compose Schedule
8:36 Compose Restore
8:45 Setting Up Remote Mounts
9:02 Installing OMV RemoteMount Plugin
9:22 Create Remote Mount in OMV
10:05 Configuring Remote Mount Share in OMV
10:47 Configuring Remote Mounts in Compose Backups
11:11 Deploying Bookstack as a Test for Backup and Restore
12:06 Running Test Backup
12:27 Verifying Backup on Remote System
12:39 Deleting Bookstack from OMV
13:17 Restoring Bookstack Backup
13:44 Wrap Up - Upcoming OMV Videos and Thank You

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[digitalbots]

i got a whole issue right now that you are helping with. I have proxmox7 and omv6 and I need to upgrade both and this video series helped me understand what it would take to do my OMV update!

[dragonfly-]

Thanks for the 1st 3 parts of your new series ! From my point of view everything is on the spot ! 👍

Q: Are you planning to cover nextcloud and in addition to that making nextcloud remotely accessible as well in up-coming videos ?

[kimiko]

I really like your videos; you definitely deserve more views. Could you please make a video where you run a VM with Home Assistant in OMV? That would really help me a lot.

[citalohammer]

I was beginning "homelabing" with an Asus EEEPC. 100 mbit ethernet, and usb 2.0 external HDD. Software: Openmediavault. So let's get back to the roots 😀

[maccaberry]

I would love to see how you can deploy and use Immich using docker compose. I know who to deploy directly on debian or portainer. But the Immich website specifically recommends deploying using compose, and obviously I therefore would rather do that inside OMV rather than outside it.

[ProfessorMatrix]

Will you also be doing a section on link aggregation? Thank you. Been a great help with setting up omv.

[haydenc]

Nice! Might look into getting me one of those chairs for work..I am on my butt in a cubicle for HOURS...and the provided office chairs are ANYTHING but comfortable/ergonomic for long term sitting!
Neat...it's similar to a "portainer lite" in the docker "services/compose"
How "safe" is running a version of watchtower [docker autoupdater] in the OMV 7 setup..will it conflict with the update/prune function or cause issues?
Oh...show how to setup a local backup (following the 3, 2, 1 "backup scheme")...then setup a rsync backup of the entire "backup directory" to another location and maybe offsite [won't the backup fail or error out if it can't reach the SMB share?]
Keep em coming!!!!

[awesomearizona-dino]

good morning David, thank for sharing

[Gery-zgky]

brother thank you for all your videos, they helped me a lot, you introduced me to docker and containers i didn't know.

may your karma bring you luck

[tarunreddy]

You are awesome man, such good information & explanation ❤

[deivescorvello]

Thank you for the videos in the series, it was timing for me as I just started with my own NAS. Would you be able to cover on how to install immich and how you would go about to access it remotely in a secure manner? Appreciate it!

[volkerweidmann]

Interesting video...
...you shoud use the global environment file...
...it's make it easyer to define every time the same values for the variables...
PS. you have forget to set the correct TZ in Bookstack... ;-)

[psyklist]

Amazing video, thank you. I suppose that running Home Assistant in docker should not be any different than what's listed in their official tutorial for the raspberry pi, right?

[mihalcimihalci]

Hii, apreciate you videos, you ask for more, if you can do it tailscale/pihole fore exemple please Tank You!

[Neo]

Is there a away to backup to something like OneDrive. I want do offsite backups.

[lifehous]

Great video. I am struggling to get a remotely mounted drive writeable. I currently have OMV7 set up on a rasp pi 3 with a usb drive attached formatted in ext4. This drive is set for read/write/execute. I have a user set up that has read, write access. I can test this by going to another computer and using the account credentials, write to the drive. I have another installatioin of OMV7 set up on bare metal on a laptop. (i'm experimenting) Using the remote mount plug in on the laptop, i am able to mount the usb drive from the pi and share this to my network. However, using an account that has read/write/execute permission on the instance running off the laptop, I am unable to write to the remote drive. When i check the plugin reset permissions, it shows that the permissions are 0755, which is odd since i set it when mounting, r, w, x for everyone( still in testing phase) When going to shared folders on the laptop instance and checking ACL it shows - owner/root, group/root, others read/execute. If i attempt to change these to root/users/other read, write, execute. It seems that it changes, but when I go back into the folder through shared folders and ACL, It is back to owner/root - r, w, x, group/root - rx, others ro. If anyone can offer some assistance that would be fantastic. My use case. I have a media drive set up on another pi running libreelec that automounts the drive. I want to download on the OMV server and then move files to my media drive elsewhere. Somewhat challenging when my other network drive seems to be only read only. I am just getting into OMV and its functionality, I forsee my network changing as I gain more knowledge.

[ctbfalcon]

id be interested in Torrent containers. and focus on seeding. need to understand networks so files can be seeded and send.

[MKBUHDD]

Please do next "Nextcloud with Nginx and Duckdns" on the same setup as Ep4.

[thanoswasright]

@DBTech quick qustion if i wanted to backup my files on my Windows machine to a SMB share on OMV, whats the best way to do this? for free would be perferable. I really dont want to write a command script.