Clonezilla - Backup Linux/Ubuntu System

Author: midfingr
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This video demonstrates backing up and restoring a Linux based install, using the free, open source software utility, Clonezilla. Clonezilla website: http://clonezilla.org/

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  1. Good tutorial
  2. Thanks! It solved my problem.
  3. Hi all,

    So I have Linux Mint with MATE installed. It is the only think installed on my computer right now, because I accidentally deleted my Windows partition during the Linux installation. I have settled into Linux, but would like to dual boot Windows alongside my Linux partition. Taking account of how my Windows partition got completely wiped out (even the recovery), I would like to back up my system ENTIRELY, in the event that Windows somehow messes it up when I reinstall. Specifically, I want to have the ability to take an image of my system, and be able to (in the event of a catastrophe) reinstall Mint MATE, and basically flash the system image completely. Everything from files to system settings, themes, applications, etc. I would like to be able to restore and the restoration to be identical to my current system down to the last byte. My question is: does clonezilla have this capability? I watched the entire video, but wanted to make sure before I do anything. He only backs up certain things, whereas I want an actual clone of my system that I can restore from a clean install. Thanks for any help that you can give! +midfingr
  4. no good video tutorial. why do you keep zoom-in and zoom-out.
  5. Hi. This video is very helpful, especially the "expert" part.
    What program did you use to record your desktop, and more importantly, how did you zoom in and out?
    Thanks
  6. How would you go about this if you're dualbooting Windows and Ubuntu? Is there a way to backup just my Ubuntu partition
  7. if it is dual boot ? the windows will be cloned too ?
  8. is that expert mode same for  redhat linux ?
  9. Can u do one on rsync where u redeploy as well I love ur tutorial but when I use clone zillion to restore I have to use boot repair to restore grub each time
  10. what software did you use to record this on ubuntu?  Thanks!
  11. Great guide. Thank you very much midfingr!
  12. can you give a rough guide of how big to make the backup partition. Say I only want to back up my root /  and it's nearly 6Gb in size  I know clonezilla compresses so I guess if I use a 6gb partition that will be easily big enough?
  13. Thank You for the video +midfingr . 

    I am new to Linux . I have recently installed Linux Mint 17 Cinnamon.  
    I have couple of questions to ask. 

    1. Will clonezilla  backup my installed applications the way they are now?? What I mean is will it backup the configurations and settings that I changed / modified ??

    2. I made 4 partitions while installing Linux Mint. boot, root, home, swap. Should I backup all the four partitions ?? 

    3. You booted into the Clonezilla Live CD from the OS itself !! Is it safe to do so ??

    4. I have installed Linux Mint 17 alongside Windows 8.1 in a Single Hard Disk Drive. Can I backup on a NTFS partition ?? I don't have an External Drive to make the backup. 

    I hope you can help me . 

    Thank You again. 
  14. big  thank"s from Ukraine) 
  15. Congratulations for tutorial helped me a lot !!
  16. I put my problem in their site , i can't find any help until now , anyway there is a strange thing today i removed Lubuntu 13.04 and installed elementary OS then i make a full backup and it works like charm *_* is that mean maybe a problem with Lubuntu o-O i did the same steps exactly
  17. np:) Thank you ill send to them
  18. Hi, Sorry to hear that. I think you should put in a support request on: sourceforge[dot]net/p/clonezilla/support-requests/
  19. Hi midfingr , yesterday i installed Lubuntu 13.04 , and i format the externel HDD to NTFS , now i tried many times to use clonezilla to use the full hard drive backup! but i can't because of this message : "we need memory 3456716 bytes , image head 4160, bitmap 3448456, crc 4100 bytes , calculating bitmap..please wait..extfsclone.c:bitmap free count err, free:25457320 ? any idea ! i tried to "to use the full hard drive backup" and "save partition as image" same error
  20. Thank you midfingr for the quick response I appreciate the help. Now i will make another backup :) BTW your channel is good i learn many things that i don't know. keep up the good work My pleasure.