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Linux file system - system state components for backup

  • October 31, 2024
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Hello,

I tried to look in the documentation for the list of system state components that are been backed up but could not find the documentation - (only for windows file system I found)

what are the Linux system state components for backup ?

can yo please attach the link for the documentation?

 

Best regards, 

Best answer by Mohamed Ramadan

hello @LiorRN 

Hope you're doing well.
 

I wanted to discuss the differences in system state backups between Windows and Linux.
 

Windows System State backups encompass a comprehensive set of system files, registry settings, and other critical components, ensuring a complete system restore.

 

Linux, adhering to the "everything is a file" philosophy, handles system components as files. This means that to achieve a similar level of system state backup, you need to back up specific files and directories, including:

  • Configuration files (e.g., /etc)
  • Package lists
  • Boot loader configuration
  • Kernel modules
  • User data

While Linux doesn't have a direct equivalent to Windows System State, a strategic approach to backing up these essential components ensures a robust recovery process.


Best Regards,
Mohamed Ramadan
Data Protection Specialist

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hello @LiorRN 

Hope you're doing well.
 

I wanted to discuss the differences in system state backups between Windows and Linux.
 

Windows System State backups encompass a comprehensive set of system files, registry settings, and other critical components, ensuring a complete system restore.

 

Linux, adhering to the "everything is a file" philosophy, handles system components as files. This means that to achieve a similar level of system state backup, you need to back up specific files and directories, including:

  • Configuration files (e.g., /etc)
  • Package lists
  • Boot loader configuration
  • Kernel modules
  • User data

While Linux doesn't have a direct equivalent to Windows System State, a strategic approach to backing up these essential components ensures a robust recovery process.


Best Regards,
Mohamed Ramadan
Data Protection Specialist


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  • November 3, 2024

thank you :) 


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