DAR

DAR goes beyond simple file copying by preserving all critical file system metadata. It accurately saves hard links, sparse files, Extended Attributes (e.g., macOS forks, Linux ACLs), and filesystem-specific attributes. This ensures your backup is a true representation of the original data. The tool leverages differential backups and binary delta encoding to save time and storage after the initial backup. With additional features like selective compression, strong encryption, and archive splitting, DAR is a complete solution. Its intelligent design allows for fast, targeted restores from large local or cloud-based archives, accessing only the needed data.