Re: [Q] how to do linux system image backup and recovery?

From: GreyBeard (Fuzzy.GreyBeard_at_gmail.com)
Date: 01/31/05

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    On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 16:07:04 -0800, aaa wrote:

    > We have several Redhat AS 2.1 and 3.0 servers. Our computer center only backup
    > file systems, but can not provide Redhat system image backup/recovery in case
    > system crash. We used Storix software backup system image to other servers and
    > create bootable CD. In case system crash, we can use bootable CD boot up and
    > restore system from remote servers.
    >
    > My manager does not want to spend even one cent to buy software. He want
    > everything use free software.
    >
    > Can anyone tell me how you guy doing system image backup and recovery?
    >
    > Does there have software similiar to Storix can create bootable Cd and
    > backup/recovery system image from other servers?
    >
    > Thanks.

    One of the handiest magazines is "Sys Admin". It's been around for many
    years, and regularily includes themes such as Backup & Recovery. Best of
    all, they've archived the whole works to CD - you might want to check out
    http://www.samag.com/

    For myself, I now use g4u (Ghost for Unix) to provide my
    images. See http://freshmeat.net/projects/g4u/ for details

    lol/FGB

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