On 24.04.2011 10:51, Robert Holtzman wrote:
> I have restored my home directory in the past using rsync but never the
> entire system. If I rsync / (on my usb drive containing the backup) to /
> on the computer with a fresh install of the OS, what problems will I run
> into? What about links? I am
underlying
file systems.
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Subject: restoring system
I have restored my home directory in the past using rsync
I have restored my home directory in the past using rsync but never the
entire system. If I rsync / (on my usb drive containing the backup) to /
on the computer with a fresh install of the OS, what problems will I run
into? What about links? I am presently triple booting 3 linux distros and
want t
Here's my experience with a recent full restore exercise on a system/boot disk
which is
among the more interesting scenarios.
Rsync Backup Overview
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I've a script based on Mike Rubel's rsync/snapshot backup notes
(www.mikerubel.org)
with two primary differences:
1. Files th
