[CentOS] Backup and restore for CentOS 5.5

2011-10-03 Thread Denis
Hi - I have a NFS/NIS server environment running CentOS 5.5 on a Dell Optiplex 240. I would like to back it up and then move it to a new machine. Couple of questions: 1. This is an older computer Dell Optiplex 240 that I am unable to connect a USB drive to. In the linux rescue environment

Re: [CentOS] Backup and restore for CentOS 5.5

2011-10-03 Thread John R Pierce
On 10/03/11 1:16 PM, Denis wrote: Hi - I have a NFS/NIS server environment running CentOS 5.5 on a Dell Optiplex 240. I would like to back it up and then move it to a new machine. Couple of questions: 1. This is an older computer Dell Optiplex 240 that I am unable to connect a USB drive to.

Re: [CentOS] Backup and restore for CentOS 5.5

2011-10-03 Thread Les Mikesell
On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 3:16 PM, Denis denis.bec...@mnsu.edu wrote: Hi - I have a NFS/NIS server environment running CentOS 5.5 on a Dell Optiplex 240. I would like to back it up and then move it to a new machine. You don't mention the type of the new machine. If it is not identical hardware

Re: [CentOS] Backup and restore for CentOS 5.5

2011-10-03 Thread m . roth
Les Mikesell wrote: On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 3:16 PM, Denis denis.bec...@mnsu.edu wrote: Hi - I have a NFS/NIS server environment running CentOS 5.5 on a Dell Optiplex 240. I would like to back it up and then move it to a new machine. You don't mention the type of the new machine. If it is