It is possible but inconvenient to manually clone a hard disk drive remotely, using dd and netcat. der Mouse, a Montreal-based NetBSD developer, has developed tools that allow for automated, remote partition-level cloning to occur automatically on an opportunistic basis.
NetBSD: Live Network Backup
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I like this, OS that still uses CLI to get the job done. Without having to go through alot of GUI windows just to check
or uncheck a setting.
Where can I find more information on this tool? (the above link just refers to an upcoming talk).
Take a look at this guys rep.
ftp://ftp.rodents.montreal.qc.ca/mouse/livebackup/
There are some issues with NetBSD 2.0.
That’s one of the reasons I’m enjoying NetBSD so much!