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21 May 2022 19:03 #243499
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in need of some guidance, I am looking for a means to backup a working configuration (full install) onto an SD card so that it can be restored via a bootable USB and a simple gui / menu to restore the backup completely to the hdd.
HDD is 16gb
SD card is 32gb
have looked at various options (systemrestore and other similar variants)
I am aware of and have used DD to clone a HDD to a second HDD .... but I'm looking for a usb stick solution (bootable)
anyone got any suggestions?
anyone do / done something like this before?
HDD is 16gb
SD card is 32gb
have looked at various options (systemrestore and other similar variants)
I am aware of and have used DD to clone a HDD to a second HDD .... but I'm looking for a usb stick solution (bootable)
anyone got any suggestions?
anyone do / done something like this before?
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21 May 2022 22:54 #243507
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Ventoy = www.ventoy.net/
or
Multisystem = liveusb.info/dotclear/index.php?pages/install
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CloneZilla = clonezilla.org/
Mind the "or".
CloneZilla creates and restores backups, but does not take ages as it saves only sectors with data. Also does not restore to a smaller dist than the originating one (well it does, but not always).
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Might not be important info, but i carry two USb sticks with those always for over 15 or more years, great tools.
or
Multisystem = liveusb.info/dotclear/index.php?pages/install
and
CloneZilla = clonezilla.org/
Mind the "or".
CloneZilla creates and restores backups, but does not take ages as it saves only sectors with data. Also does not restore to a smaller dist than the originating one (well it does, but not always).
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Might not be important info, but i carry two USb sticks with those always for over 15 or more years, great tools.
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22 May 2022 06:26 #243532
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thanks Tommy,
I came across rescuezilla ast night, and gave it a go, very quick and idiot proof
clonezilla + a GUI as an Ubuntu iso
rescuezilla.com/
I'll take a look at your posts too thanks very much for taking the time
I came across rescuezilla ast night, and gave it a go, very quick and idiot proof
clonezilla + a GUI as an Ubuntu iso
rescuezilla.com/
I'll take a look at your posts too thanks very much for taking the time
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23 May 2022 22:13 #243643
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If you just want to get back to a LinuxCNC install, copy the linuxcnc directory to USB and reinstall from the ISO disc.
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24 May 2022 07:32 #243667
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thanks but I was looking for a quick way to do a complete reset if someone messes everything up or does something daft.
for myself I just backup the linuxcnc folder and reuse it on other machines.
I was also looking for a quick restore if a HDD failure occurred.
saves having to reinstall the linuxcnc.iso / Debian and copy it to flash drive etc.
I was surprised how quick it was to backup and restore the drive using rescuezilla.
for myself I just backup the linuxcnc folder and reuse it on other machines.
I was also looking for a quick restore if a HDD failure occurred.
saves having to reinstall the linuxcnc.iso / Debian and copy it to flash drive etc.
I was surprised how quick it was to backup and restore the drive using rescuezilla.
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24 May 2022 13:00 #243682
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You _could_ add your working config to the ISO builder and make a new ISO.
Put the linuxcnc folder in here:
github.com/LinuxCNC/buster-live-build/tr...g/includes.installer
and add the default user name to the preseed file.
(I don't guarantee this to be as easy as I just suggested)
Replied by andypugh on topic backup to usb and full restore to HDD?
thanks but I was looking for a quick way to do a complete reset if someone messes everything up or does something daft.
You _could_ add your working config to the ISO builder and make a new ISO.
Put the linuxcnc folder in here:
github.com/LinuxCNC/buster-live-build/tr...g/includes.installer
and add the default user name to the preseed file.
(I don't guarantee this to be as easy as I just suggested)
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24 May 2022 17:49 #243709
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how does that work?
presume just clone it to the local HDD and then just run the sudo commands in the readme file?
presume just clone it to the local HDD and then just run the sudo commands in the readme file?
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24 May 2022 17:51 #243710
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you've got me reading
live-team.pages.debian.net/live-manual/h...allation.en.html#121
live-team.pages.debian.net/live-manual/h...allation.en.html#121
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