i have centos 5.3 , i want to clone or create image of my working servers having centos5.3 in another hardisk so that if my server down i can just put this another hardisk which having image or clone of the crash server and my server will up in small amount of time is it possible or not if yes then how
View 4 RepliesI just finish setting Fedora 10 system including all the config that I like. I back up the image by using dd command.
Code:
dd if=/dev/sda of=~/disk1.img
Now, I already have an image. how do I clone this image to second unit by using PXE boot server? I already have PXE boot server and it works since I installed Fedora from network (PXE boot).
I'm working on building a pre-patched image of Linux and Windows. Windows I used sysprep and worked out pretty well but not sure what is the steps for Linux? I am planning to use CentOS and Ubuntu, is there a command or script that will recheck the MAC address and prompt for new machine name?
View 2 Replies View RelatedI am (and still) trying to create a 2 Node cluster on Centos5.2 with a Dell MD3000 as a storage. However I am getting this when I try to probe for storages in luci: An error has occured while probing storage:
<?xml version="1.0" ?>
<dict name="result">
<var name="diff" type="num" value="24"/>
<var name="max_inactive" type="num" value="600"/>
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And I also get errors on /var/log/messages end_request: I/O error, dev sdf, sector 0 Buffer I/O error on device sdh, logical block 0
I have a dual boot of winxp and fedora 12 on a sata laptop hdd in an external USB enclosure. I need to use the hdd for something else, so I want to create a clone image of the drive that I can later restore to a different hdd I put into the enclosure. What is the best method of doing this? Can I boot up into Linux on my external and create a single cloned image and save that image to the internal hdd on my computer? If so how do I do this? Is it a native function of Fedora or do I have to install a separate program?
View 11 Replies View RelatedMy HDD crashed (it wasn't completely disastrous, though). I was able to get my Ubuntu 10.10 partition of the disk with dd_rescue. I can see all of the data in the partition and everything. dd_rescue reported that there were no errors.Now, I have a fresh HDD, and I copied the image that I created with Gparted, and turned the boot flag on. I turn my system on, and all I get is a flashing cursor in the corner of the screen.I get the feeling that this would be easy for a seasoned user, but I'm not sure where to go. I originally got some information about cloning partitions here: [URL] But, it doesn't tell you how to reload the image after you make it.
View 2 Replies View RelatedIn the end, with much gnashing of my teeth, I just started over and created a new 4gb flash. And, as one helper told me, it was truly easier a second go around. Not quick, mind you, but easier Now that I've got my flash somewhat stable, I'd like to know how to make a mirror image 'clone' of this flash to another, just like it. Between my Broadcom drivers, nVidea drivers, updates and flash/java, I've gotten pretty protective of this little flash drive! I've head 'dd' will do it, but, as a newb, is their an application or tool that might make the job easier.
View 2 Replies View RelatedI have Ubuntu 10.04 installed in my desktop and is working fine. I would like to clone the Ubuntu with all my settings etc to a USB Flsah drive so that I can take it with me during travel.I don't want to reinstall in USB FLASH rather I want asis Desktop Ubuntu in USB FLASH.
View 1 Replies View RelatedI just downloaded the FEDORA iso image file. Naturally, the next step is to create a DVD. The problem is I'm using a mininetbook hith no DVD unit and I have not an external one, so I think I can use the USB as an alternative, but I just don't find how to in the documentation, and the applications to burn DVD's dont have the option... how can I do this?
View 14 Replies View Relatedi want clone my linux partition for create a backup. i want use dd command but i have some question.my linux partition is 30GB and linux only used 10GB of it if i use dd command for create a image i must have 30GB free space? can i use dd command in X window or i must first exit from linux and use live cd? in fedora i use dd command for create a backup when linux is running but after restore some command like su not work!!!
i use some tools like partimage for make a backup but it show me an error about block 0!!
(I tried to post this earlier and it got lost.) I have a Ubuntu ISO image that I downloaded with Slackware, the only system I have. Ubuntu does not tell how to make a bootstick using anything but Windows,Mac, and Ubuntu. I tried "dd if=...ubuntu... of=/dev/sdb bs=512" and it did not put anything on the stick. Is there a procedure for making such a thing?
View 8 Replies View RelatedHow to create the FS image and mount the same ..?
I need to store some data in the image which I'll be creating ..?
I have download the utorrent from when I am trying to run I am getting the following messages:
[oracle@harvey-dt utorrent-server-v3_0]$ ./utserver
./utserver: /lib/libcrypto.so.0.9.8: no version information available (required by ./utserver)
./utserver: /lib/libssl.so.0.9.8: no version information available (required by ./utserver)
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i need to create new initrd image in sles10.2
View 1 Replies View RelatedI've performed a clean install of Linux on my system, and would like to create a snapshot of my whole disk so that I can go back to a fresh state immediately.
I used to use DriveImage XML and it was a FANTASTIC program, but unfortunately the boot CD containing it can only be created by having Windows installed. So it might be time to explore a new program that is equally simple and effective as that one.
I'd like your recommendations of imaging programs that are free, and that work off a boot CD/DVD (because the live backup thing generally takes much longer for imaging an entire disk).
One thing I liked about DriveImage XML was that it stored the backup in a fairly readable format, so if one day DriveImage XML were no longer available you wouldn't lose your backed up data. Any such programs?
Also, would these programs work for a drive that contains an encrypted root partition (i.e. enabling the encryption checkbox in the CentOS installation)?
How do I create/boot a ram image from a disk? I'd like to create a linux installation that is booted from a USB or CF drive and after boot does not access the disk.
View 4 Replies View RelatedI want to make an image of a 300GB hdd and I'm looking for a program that can do this.
There's one hdd with one single partition, 300GB size and I want to create an image of the hdd. To make things more clear, I want a mirror of a hdd.
Thing is, I have a server machine over the internet, which has a 300GB hdd single partition and I want to copy its contains, including OS.
I know Acronis, I worked with it before, but... idk if it has a gb limit when creating a image of a hdd. Acronis can backup/restore images of a hdd via internet, if you have an acronis server.
Let's put it this way, I don't have time (liek always... sorry 'bout that, but I'm not lazy, I just don't have time ) to search for a program and to make tests, and I would like a little help, maybe point to a program / solution that you guys have been tested.
- Remember it's a single 300GB hdd with a single partition. I want to copy the hdd over the internet, that's why I'm pointing to a program that can makes an image of that hdd over the internet.
Like... it's not that I want especially a program that can do this, maybe there's other solution aswell. Just feel free and share your solution/opinion whatever.
i have Ubuntu 10.04 installed on a virtual machine. i have made a modification and would like to create a CD of this running system.I guess i need to first make and ISO of the system and the copy to a CD. can anyone give guidance on the process to do this?
View 1 Replies View RelatedSuppose I have a 80 GB hard disk (sda) with 4GB of contents. Using a dd to copy to a different disk
Code:
dd if=/dev/sda of=/dev/sdb
copies all the contents (including free space). So sdb also needs to be 80GB.
You will notice that in VMWare or VirtualBox disk images, it is possible to set the disk to use only the amount of space of actual data. So a 80GB virtualbox/vmware image with 4GB of contents will be 4GB.
Is it possible to do that with an actual hard disk (sda) image? I want to create an image of an actual hard disk, copy it to DVD and transport it (in mail) for restoration on another computer (having same hard disk).
I was wondering if it is possible to create a growing image for a loopback device. Like a file that you create that will grow with the data that is placed on it instead of a file that has to be the size of the entire file system?
View 4 Replies View RelatedI Acer aspire 3620 and would like to backup whole system. My laptop has a 40Gig hdd. Is there a way I can either create an image or copy(clone) to another computer just in case I need it. If it matters I have a spare 40 gig drive on the other computer. The reason for doing this is so that I can try a system restore and if anything goes wrong I want to be able to transfer back. Also if it is posible how could I put it back and be bootable.
View 14 Replies View RelatedI want customized image of knoppix 6.2 version. Please let me know how to customize and create CD/DVD knoppix image.
View 1 Replies View RelatedAt the Get Slackware page at the Slackware website it gives a list of addresses which when I click one of the addresses it redirects to another page with a list of mirror images. Which address and which mirror image do I need to work with Kubuntu 11.04 on my netbook so I can create a USB startup disk? With my connection speed these mirror image downloads take about an hour and a half and I cannot just be guessing which mirror image to download.
View 8 Replies View RelatedI use clonezilla cd live to backup my Debain Squeese O.S.,
there is the possibility to create a warm backup (clone disk) of O.S. without restart the computer ?
I have static route for eth1:
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eth1 (13.3.3.2) is connected to router port 2/0 (13.3.3.1). I am trying to ping from eth1 to router or vice versa. None of them is not working. Don't know what is problem. [root@perseus anvltest]# ping 13.3.3.1 PING 13.3.3.1 (13.3.3.1) 56(84) bytes of data.
3 packets transmitted, 0 received, 100% packet loss, time 2000ms
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As I understand it creating an image of a Linux system makes an exact copy of the OS and any user files/configurations/programs etc. What i would love to do is create an image of my work PC and install it at home on my desktop. Can someone briefly explain the process of creating and installing images of Linux systems?
Home OS - windows Want - An image file that can be executed in a virtual machine(VMPlayer or VirtualBox) or booted directly on my home PC.
i am trying to create an image of Slackware OS but vmware is not able to detect the disk. it gives me below error, "Unable to detect disks or volumes on the source machine. Make sure that the source is a supported linux distribution." can some one tell me what do i need to do to create the image.
View 2 Replies View RelatedI have a file server running in an office that's mostly used for file sharing and a scanner saves pdf files to the server. I'm running the latest LTS ubuntu server edition and I really only have ssh installed and samba. My question is that I've done so much to the server as far as premissions and configuration and I'd like to make a clone of this to another computer and not sure how I would do this?
I'm not sure if clonezilla or something like this can perform this task? I basically just have a very old computer and now I have another very old computer that I want to make into a spare just incase something happens to the original. Any recommedations on how I would accomplish this?
I am getting a new server and would like to avoid the typicall install process of OS and applications.How can I clone my actual server on a new one that has different hardware?
View 9 Replies View RelatedI have two identical servers, one has RHEL 5 and Zimbra installed and the other is currently not really doing anything. Both have hardware RAID (Adaptec) set to RAID10, identical hard drives, etc. The RHEL/Zimbra machine is set up with LVM2. Is it possible for me to hook them up on the secondary NICs and boot the second machine with Knoppix or something else, and easily tell it to duplicate the first machine onto the second, down to the last bit, or do I need to make all the partitions beforehand and dd each one separately?
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