On 11.08.2015, Diogene Laerce wrote: > Is there a trick I don't see here ? Because if the backup of those > directories is enough for a full restoration of a system state, this method is far more > efficient than the others, isn't it ? If you backup all your partitions with rsync, all you have to do in an emergency case is to boot from e.g. CD or a memory stick [1] and reverse the rsync command. Example: rsync -avxHSAX /home/ /backup/home --> backup rsync -avxHSAX --delete /backup/home/ /home --> restore The "--delete" parameter will take care of all the files that are not in the same state as when they were saved. So in case of a complete disaster, just restore your data as described. If your boot sector is damaged, you'll however have to restore it by hand (which isn't all too difficult). [1] http://www.sysresccd.org -- users mailing list users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/users Fedora Code of Conduct: http://fedoraproject.org/code-of-conduct Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines Have a question? Ask away: http://ask.fedoraproject.org
