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most efficient way to backup remote dedicated server

what is the best way to backup a remote centos machine? I am most interested in /home/hosted_domains/ and subfolders..., but preserving permissions etc
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Use rsync if you want to backup that system to a remote location such as central backup server.

use tar if you are backing up locally to the remote system (tape drive etc...)