# Amanda backup on OS/X

Amanda backup is a solid <span class="caps">FOSS</span> backup solution that’s been around for ages. If you aren’t already using it, I highly recommend it.

It’s gotten easier to deploy for Macs with each new version of OS X, so that now it’s a standard install for any <span class="caps">UNIX</span> admin.

I’ve updated the Mac OS X installation guide. Check it out…

[http://wiki.zmanda.com/index.php/Installation/OS\_Specific\_Notes/Installing\_Amanda\_on\_Mac\_OS\_X](http://wiki.zmanda.com/index.php/Installation/OS_Specific_Notes/Installing_Amanda_on_Mac_OS_X)

*From email to [OSXForum](http://lists.stat.ucla.edu/mailman/listinfo/osxforum) by Jose Hales-Garcia.*