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#1 2007-02-23 13:54:23

Amphaeon
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Registered: 2007-01-31
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Arch Backup

smile Hello fellow Arch Linux Lovers! smile

Im currently taking classes for linux certification and i do alot of things on this system for learning, and imho the best way i learn is messing stuff up then learning how to fix or prevent the problem in the future.

What i am looking for is a simple way i can backup my customized Arch distro with all the packages and settings and easily install it again with out haing to Pacman the big stuff ( like gnome, openoffice, etc.)

Ive thought about writing a script basically from my history after i get everything stable, but im a impatient person. You see i have a junky slow dsl connection so it takes forever for me to DL all my packages. Second ive come across something called larch, but am not sure if its what i need... btw everytime i try to google for it i cant seem to find what everyone is talking about....

Im open for all suggestions, Thanks

Arch Lover,
Amphaeon cool

Last edited by Amphaeon (2007-02-23 13:54:32)

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#2 2007-02-23 14:48:37

SiD
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From: Germany
Registered: 2006-09-21
Posts: 729

Re: Arch Backup

I use partimage to backup my Arch system-partition (I have no extra partitions for /boot etc.).
One partitoin for the whole system and one for data (mp3, movies, ect.). In about 15min I get a complete backup of my Arch system and if needed it tooks less than 15min to restore it. smile

I boot from a live CD that contains partimage mount the data-partition and write the backup of the system-partition on it.
Note: the partition you want to backup must not be mounted!

I use this live CD
http://www.sysresccd.org/Main_Page

but you can use any other which contains partimage, e.g. KNOPPX, it's also possible to run partiamge from a second linux installation, if you have one.

another way is to use tar to backup your system (the "Gentoo-stage4-way")
http://gentoo-wiki.com/HOWTO_Custom_Stage4

Last edited by SiD (2007-02-23 15:00:29)

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#3 2007-02-23 18:13:25

bigbob73
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From: Fort Worth, Texas
Registered: 2006-07-19
Posts: 89

Re: Arch Backup

I use KDar.   It works pretty well and is easy to customize.  You'll find it in aur.

http://kdar.sourceforge.net/

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#4 2007-02-23 22:46:36

Amphaeon
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Registered: 2007-01-31
Posts: 72

Re: Arch Backup

Thanks SiD and bigbob73 for your suggestions, im gonna try the partimage ASAP.

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#5 2009-06-15 05:05:22

abauomy
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Registered: 2009-06-14
Posts: 22

Re: Arch Backup

Hi
can i use KDar or Partclone from my running system or must boot from live cd ? and how best way?

THX

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#6 2009-06-15 05:18:13

fukawi2
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From: .vic.au
Registered: 2007-09-28
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Re: Arch Backup

a) You should open a new thread instead of reviving threads that are over 2 years old.
b) Booting from a LiveCD is best if you want to 'capture' a complete running system in a state that's suitable for complete restoration.

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#7 2009-06-15 05:20:20

Allan
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Registered: 2007-06-09
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Re: Arch Backup

fukawi2 wrote:

a) You should open a new thread instead of reviving threads that are over 2 years old.

yes... do that.  Closing.

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