Novell LINUX ENTERPRISE SERVER 10 - INSTALLATION AND ADMINISTRATION 11-05-2007 Installation Manual page 166

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8.5.1 Backup
Create a backup of both your system and data using System > System Backup. However,
the backup created by the module does not include the entire system. The system is
backed up by saving important storage areas on your hard disk that may be crucial when
trying to restore a system, such as the partition table or master boot record (MBR). It
can also include the XML configuration acquired from the installation of the system,
which is used for AutoYaST. Data is backed up by saving changed files of packages
accessible on installation media, entire packages that are unaccessible (such as online
updates), and files not belonging to packages, such as many of the configuration files
in /etc or the directories under /home.
8.5.2 Restoration
With System > System Restoration, restore your system from a backup archive created
with System Backup. First, specify where the archives are located (removable media,
local hard disks, or network file systems). Click Next to view the description and contents
of the individual archives and select what to restore from the archives.
You can also uninstall packages that were added since the last backup and reinstall
packages that were deleted since the last backup. These two steps enable you to restore
the exact system state at the time of the last backup.
WARNING: System Restoration
Because this module normally installs, replaces, or uninstalls many packages
and files, use it only if you have experience with backups. Otherwise you may
lose data.
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Section 8.5.3, "Boot Loader Configuration"