On Wed, 2011-06-01 at 20:12 +1000, James Robertson wrote: > > Hi :) > > I'm writing a script to backup the 4 Linux installs and the > MBRs on my > machine. > > Is there a way to copy all 4 Linux by running one of those > installs? > > With a lack of knowledge I would backup the 3 Linux that > aren't running, > by the running Linux and than boot another Linux install, to > backup the > previously running Linux. > > Regards, > > Ralf > > > > > Unless your doing something special like taking and image of the > installs using dd or something then there is no real reason you cannot > backup everything in one job including the running linux install. > > > Provide more specific information and you might get a better answer.
# cd /mount_point_linux_root_directory # tar czf /path_for_backups/backup_name.tar.gz * Asterisk is ok here, no globbing issue for root directories ;). I'll always have access to the files, I don't sync files, I'll always do complete backups. I'm unsure if it's okay, to backup a running Linux by itself. I think it isn't ok. Cheers! Ralf -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/1306923983.4003.36.camel@debian
