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Using the DD utility to make a backup of the OS (Doc ID 2297521.1)

Last updated on MARCH 24, 2023

Applies to:

Linux OS - Version Oracle Linux 5.11 and later
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - Version N/A and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

How to take an Operating System backup by using the dd utility to clone the disk the OS is installed on.
 

Solution

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