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Image for Linux Quick Start
In this section, you’ll find a general overview of the major processes Image for Linux
can perform: backing up, restoring, and validating an existing backup image. Each
of these processes is described in detail, including pictures, later in this manual.
To make a full backup of a drive or partition using Image for Linux, follow these
steps:
Note: For detailed steps on creating a full backup, see the section, “Creating
Backups with Image for Linux” on Page 24.
1.
Create the boot media that contains Image for Linux using either the MakeDisk
utility that comes with Image for Linux or using an alternative method.
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To read about creating the Image for Linux boot media using the MakeDisk
utility, see the section, “Installing Image for Linux” on Page 14.
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To read about other ways to create the Image for Linux boot media, see the
section, “Installing Image for Linux Manually” on Page 71.
2.
Boot the computer that you want to back up using the Image for Linux boot
media.
3.
Using the Image for Linux menus, select a drive or partition to back up.
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For details on using the Image for Linux menus, see the section, “Navigating
the Image for Linux Interface” on Page 23.
4.
Select the target location where you want to store the backup image file(s).
5.
Provide a name for the backup image file.
6.
Set backup options.
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For details on available backup options, see the section, “Understanding
Backup Options” on Page 38.
You can make a differential backup using the same steps; you simply select the
Changes Only option on the Image for Linux menu instead of the Full Backup
option. For details on backup strategies—that is, deciding whether to make full
backups or use a combination of full backups and differential backups—see
Appendix B: Backup Strategies on Page 124. For details on creating a differential
backup, see the section, “Creating a Differential Backup” on Page 42.
You can restore an Image for Linux backup using these steps:
Note: For detailed steps to restore a backup, see the section, “Using Image for
Linux to Restore a Backup” on Page 47.
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