LinuxQuestions.org
Share your knowledge at the LQ Wiki.
Go Back   LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Distributions > Mandriva
User Name
Password
Mandriva This Forum is for the discussion of Mandriva (Mandrake) Linux.

Notices


Reply
  Search this Thread
Old 02-20-2006, 06:40 AM   #1
aerogate
Member
 
Registered: Jun 2005
Location: UK
Distribution: Mandriva 2006
Posts: 154

Rep: Reputation: 30
Backup Solution


I would like any tips or help with a Linux backup solution.

I`m okay repairing Linux filesystem, and damaged superblock etc, I do worry about complete hard drive physical failure, and was wondering what is the best way to backup the entire drive to another drive, so in the event of doom, I could simply swap the drive over in the PC.

Mike
 
Old 02-20-2006, 07:02 AM   #2
simber
LQ Newbie
 
Registered: Nov 2005
Location: Ankara
Distribution: SuSE 9.2
Posts: 24

Rep: Reputation: 15
Take a look on the dd command, the man pages should give you the answer. It will copy bit by bit, you can even take a copy of your fully functional system working right now, provided that you have an extra HD larger that the one u r using at the present.
 
Old 02-20-2006, 05:37 PM   #3
aerogate
Member
 
Registered: Jun 2005
Location: UK
Distribution: Mandriva 2006
Posts: 154

Original Poster
Rep: Reputation: 30
Quote:
Originally Posted by simber
Take a look on the dd command, the man pages should give you the answer. It will copy bit by bit, you can even take a copy of your fully functional system working right now, provided that you have an extra HD larger that the one u r using at the present.
Good idea, thanks
 
  


Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off



Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
I need the best backup solution dtournas Linux - Software 1 10-16-2004 07:11 AM
Backup solution Dannydy Linux - Newbie 5 10-12-2004 03:22 AM
What is the best solution for backup? jml75 Linux - Hardware 2 07-25-2004 09:50 AM
Looking for a backup solution Seventh Linux - Software 2 04-27-2004 12:55 PM
Backup solution NSKL Linux - General 4 11-29-2002 07:12 AM

LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Distributions > Mandriva

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:46 AM.

Main Menu
Advertisement
My LQ
Write for LQ
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute content, let us know.
Main Menu
Syndicate
RSS1  Latest Threads
RSS1  LQ News
Twitter: @linuxquestions
Open Source Consulting | Domain Registration