Ryan, I've used this method with surprising success on linux and windows system alike. For example, I have a couple of desktop systems that are clones of my laptop.
Boot up both systems with the bootnet.img and use "linux rescue" at the boot prompt. (You'll need a network source for the redhat software) Proceed to a shell prompt on both systems On the system you are creating a new drive type: "nc -l -p <port> | dd of=/dev/hdx" On the system you wish to duplicate type: "dd if=/dev/hdx | nc <addr of other machine> <port as above>" That's it in a nutshell but you can find more info by doing a google search for the terms "clone nc dd" Regards, Mike Klinke On Wednesday 04 December 2002 09:54, Lars wrote: > Hi all ! > > What would be the easiest way of duplicating a RH 7.2 install on to > another box complete with configuration and all ? > > Any suggestions is appreciated > > /Lars On Tuesday 10 December 2002 07:14, Ryan wrote: > I've got hundred of hours invested into my redhat 7.3 box software > configuration, but I'd like to move the system to a faster CPU, hard drive, > etc. My problem is that I would like to maintain all the following during > the switch: > > installed software > software configuration changes > various permissions, links, etc. on files > procmail rules > sendmail configuration > MailScanner modifications > Numerous VNC entries > ntsysv, xinetd settings > log files > user's files > mail spools > kernel, up2date updates > (basically the whole system!) > > Does anyone have experience doing this type of thing easily? I don't > suppose simply mirroring the hard drive onto the one in a new system would > be proper: the kernel, network card, video card, motherboard, etc. drivers > wouldn't be correct! > > Couldn't find much on google about this, but I'm sure it's been done! > > Any tips or pointers to a howto? > > Thanks much! > > Ryan -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=unsubscribe https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list
