On Sun, 06 Feb 2000, Keith Warno wrote:
Hello list.
Anyone have an idea on how to backup the contents of a _partition_? I'm thinking maybe I could use dd but I'm not sure.
For example, I would like to backup everything that resides on /dev/hda2.
Ideas/suggestions much appreciated, as always.
Hello.. I used to do just this with a zip drive.. I created a 'root' filesystem on a zip cartridge, mounted it as /mnt and then did a 'tar' copy like this: # cd / # tar cfl - . | ( cd /mnt; tar xfSpB - ) Done. You can then make a boot floppy that boots directly off the zip, too. I might have edited the zip's /etc/fstab to note the new '/' filesystem. Worked like a charm. I quit going through the effort, though, because I just haven't had problems to make the effort worth while. :-) Later -Nick -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe@suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/