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2.5.1 Backup<br />

Create a backup <strong>of</strong> both your system and data using System → System Backup. However,<br />

the backup created by the module does not include the entire system. The system is<br />

backed up by saving important storage areas on your hard disk that may be crucial when<br />

trying to restore a system, such as the partition table or master boot record (MBR).<br />

Data is backed up by saving changed files <strong>of</strong> packages accessible on installation media,<br />

entire packages that are unaccessible (such as online updates), and files not belonging<br />

to packages, such as many <strong>of</strong> the configuration files in /etc or the directories under<br />

/home.<br />

2.5.2 Restoration<br />

With System → System Restoration, restore your system from a backup archive created<br />

with System Backup. First, specify where the archives are located (removable media,<br />

local hard disks, or network file systems). Click Next to view the description and contents<br />

<strong>of</strong> the individual archives and select what to restore from the archives.<br />

You can also uninstall packages that were added since the last backup and reinstall<br />

packages that were deleted since the last backup. These two steps enable you to restore<br />

the exact system state at the time <strong>of</strong> the last backup.<br />

WARNING: System Restoration<br />

Because this module normally installs, replaces, or uninstalls many packages<br />

and files, use it only if you have experience with backups. Otherwise you may<br />

lose data.<br />

2.5.3 Boot and Rescue Disks<br />

Create boot and rescue disks with System → Boot or Rescue Floppy. These floppy disks<br />

are helpful if the boot configuration <strong>of</strong> your system is damaged. The rescue disk is especially<br />

necessary if the file system <strong>of</strong> the root partition is damaged.<br />

The following options are available:<br />

System Configuration with YaST 51

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