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How can I do Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES v.4 OS backup to CD/DVD

walkman — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:02:04 GMT

I have a Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES v.4 server without tape driver,just have a dvd write,how can I backup the OS to re-write CD/DVDs , and can can I build the CD as bootable OS disk.thank you!

Re: How can I do Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES v.4 OS backup to CD/DVD

savus — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:18:10 GMT

Hello,
you can use tools that create images of the HDD like Norton Gost or Acronis True Image. Of course you can also use the dd command.

Regards,
Stefan

Re: How can I do Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES v.4 OS backup to CD/DVD

walkman — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:28:23 GMT

Thank.
I would like use a opensource software or command and schedule running by crontab job.any body have idea about this .thank you very much!

Re: How can I do Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES v.4 OS backup to CD/DVD

savus — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:32:09 GMT

Tri this link:
http://www.linux-backup.net/App/

Re: How can I do Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES v.4 OS backup to CD/DVD

smatador — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:34:43 GMT

Hi,
You could also see mondorescue for disaster recovery cd, so bootable cd.
http://www.mondorescue.org/
Hope it helps

Re: How can I do Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES v.4 OS backup to CD/DVD

Maaz — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:30:28 GMT

use clonezilla.
Clonezilla is a free, open source, multitasking and multi operating system software, that works like GHOST Corporate edition.
http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/download-linux-clonezilla-to-clone-system.html

Regards
Maaz

Re: How can I do Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES v.4 OS backup to CD/DVD

likid0 — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 06:23:44 GMT

You can also try system imager, It works fine for me, based on rsync.

http://wiki.systemimager.org/index.php/Main_Page

Re: How can I do Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES v.4 OS backup to CD/DVD

Steven E. Protter — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:50:51 GMT

Shalom,

You have already received good instructions.

Building a boot DVD is a good plan. Backing up user data this way is not. Obtain and implement a tape based backup systems for this part of your backup.

The EVA, when properly licensed has ways of splitting storage share points to let you get good backups easily. It can all be automated and merely requires someone to monitor the job logs.

SEP