About backing up a Linux computer

When you perform a backup on a Linux computer, Veritas System Recovery 18 Linux Edition takes a snapshot of an entire partition or volume, capturing all information that is stored on it for later retrieval. All of your files, folders, desktop settings, programs, and your operating system are captured into a recovery point. You can then use that recovery point to restore an individual partition or your entire computer by restoring all volumes on the system individually.

In addition to backing up your computer after installing Veritas System Recovery 18 Linux Edition, you can also perform a backup by booting into Veritas Recovery Disk. This type of backup is sometimes referred to as a cold backup or offline backup. It lets you create recovery points of partitions and volumes without booting to Linux from your hard drive.

The steps for performing a backup using Veritas Recovery Disk are the same as performing a backup from within Veritas System Recovery 18 Linux Edition.

See About Veritas Recovery Disk.

See Performing an independent backup.

See Scheduling a backup.