Backup entire Linux System

Black Bull answered on July 5, 2023 Popularity 8/10 Helpfulness 2/10

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Backup entire Linux System

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sudo tar czf /backup.tar.gz \
    --exclude=/backup.tar.gz \
    --exclude=/dev \
    --exclude=/mnt \
    --exclude=/proc \
    --exclude=/sys \
    --exclude=/tmp \
    --exclude=/media \
    --exclude=/lost+found \
    /

Add more --exclude= parameters if you need to.

It will create an archive of all your files at /backup.tar.gz, which should be copied to another computer or drive.

To restore your files when the system goes pear-shaped, use a Live CD. Mount the bad system under /media or /mnt and then run tar xf /path/to/drive/with/backup.tar.gz -C /mnt (or /media).

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