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

[walkman]

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!

[savus]

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

[walkman]

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!

[savus]

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

[smatador]

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

[Maaz]

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

[likid0]

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

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

[Steven E. Protter]

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