Backup of 20 GB Logical Volume in Linux


 
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Old 10-09-2009
Java Backup of 20 GB Logical Volume in Linux

Hi,

i want to know the commands that can be used for taking the backup of 20GB logical volume in a linux machine.

Thanks & Regards
Arun

Last edited by Arun.Kakarla; 10-09-2009 at 12:11 PM..
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Old 10-09-2009
What is your question for us?
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Old 10-09-2009
Hi,

I want to know the commands that can be used to take the backup of the 20GB logical volume in linux server.

Thanks & Regards
Arun
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Old 10-09-2009
Possible general commands: tar, dd, rsync, cp

If you want a more helpful answer, we'd need to know where you want to save the backup, and maybe what would be your backup strategy.
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