software to backup my installation

plumpb · 02-16-2008, 01:25 PM

Hello there!
I am new to linux and am using suse10.3 with KDE3.5. I have limited access to internet but have still managed to download a lot of applications and repositories. I wanted to know, if one day due to hardware or software problems my installation goes kaput, can I backup my entire installation to external source like DVD-R from where I can restore my system(somewhat like norton ghost). Replies appreciated.

dyasny · 02-16-2008, 01:31 PM

yes, there are quite a few tools, like dd, cpio, tar and even cp

if you don't want to do anything manually, here's a nice tool: http://www.feyrer.de/g4u/

plumpb · 02-19-2008, 10:49 AM

Thanks dyasny!

jjhunt · 02-19-2008, 11:08 AM

I use SystemRescueCD to do my back ups using PartImage. You can back up to CD/DVD, Hard Drive, External Hard Drive, Network Drive, etc... I use it for both my Windows and openSuse partitions.