Backup whole dietpi OS?

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Hi

I have dietpi running on a homeserver (nuc). I’m aware there’s DietPi-Backup, though not clear how it differs from backing up the whole OS, for example as a snapshot of some kind or instead using as a VM in Proxmox (I’m not familiar with snapper or proxmox).

If I had a disc disaster where I’d need reinstall whole system, what are the recommended solutions? Or is DietPi-Backup fine in any disaster scenario?

Thanks for any advice

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It is best to make the backup on an external disk. This allows the entire system to be restored automatically (must be activated in dietpi.txt) when you perform a new installation.

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I am using dietpi-backup intensively on an NFS mounted drive (different backup system). And - it saved my *ss many times!

→ Restoring is so easy: Just install a dietpi base system, login, mount your backup device, start dietpi-backup, set the backup location and execute a restore. Then reboot and all is fine.

Hint: Test this with a test system to learn these steps once.

See also our docs and blog, maybe this gives a bit more insights:

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THX. Is there somewhere some information how to do that?

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inside dietpi.txt we have some information

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