rsync - May 2003 - Can you Backup a mysql forum board? and keep it in sync

Is Rsync  ok to use to back up a MySQL data base forum website and keep 
it in sync(apx.1-4hours) to a remote server?

I have read some negitive responses to this in other forums.

comments from the higher ups?

thank you
Chris Stewart





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