Is Bacula Stable?
Yes, it is remarkably stable, but remember, there are still a lot of unimplemented or partially implemented features. With a program of this size (150,000+ lines of C++ code not including the SQL programs) there are bound to be bugs. The current test environment (a twisted pair local network and a HP DLT backup tape) is not exactly ideal, so additional testing on other sites is necessary. The File daemon has never crashed — running months at a time with no intervention. The Storage daemon is remarkably stable with most of the problems arising during labeling or switching tapes. Storage daemon crashes are rare but running multiple drives and simultaneous jobs sometimes (rarely) problems. The Director, given the multitude of functions it fulfills is also relatively stable. In a production environment, it rarely if ever crashes. Of the three daemons, the Director is the most prone to having problems. Still, it frequently runs several months with no problems. There are a number of reasons
