tar: How do I backup everything !!

grantm · 07-29-2003, 09:19 PM

Hi,

I'm trying to backup my entire Redhat 9 system to my other hard drive so that I can re-partition the linux one. I've tried ...

Code:

tar cvf /mnt/winc/backup.tar -exclude ./mnt /

but it runs for 10-15 mins and then bombs out with "max file size exceeded". This happens at about 2GB.

/mnt/winc is a 15 GB vfat partition.

Help !!

Tinkster · 07-29-2003, 09:49 PM

VFAT can't handle files bigger than 2GB

That was a bit curt :}

Cosider using something like:
http://www.mondorescue.org/about/about.html
which will allow for multi-volumes.

Cheers,
Tink

grantm · 07-30-2003, 09:08 AM

Hey Tinkster,

Thanks for the link !! Mondo looks like it should do the trick.

Just one question ... Does it require the original partitioning scheme/sizes on a restore ? That would defeat my purpose.

Thanks,
Grant.

Tinkster · 07-30-2003, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Does it require the original partitioning scheme/sizes
on a restore ? That would defeat my purpose.

Depends on how you invoke it :}

You have the choice... look in the
on-line manual, chapter 9.2.2...

Cheers,
Tink