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==== 6.1 Backup Method ====

Here’s my approach:

* '''Physical Copy''': I make a physical copy of my disk. This might seem old-school, but it works for me.

Another approach:

* '''LVM Snapshots''': You can take an LVM snapshot and then use <code>rsync</code> to back up your data. This method can be hit or miss. I don’t use this.

You can take a snapshot of your drive with LVM, rsync your files off of the drive elsewhere, reinstall the operating system, and rsync them back, but… what if some of your files are for older libraries, or programs/configuration files that have different syntax with different versions? It can become a rabbit hole to hell very easily, and I’m not going to begin to torture newbies with this.

'''DDRescue''' is the tool I use to make a copy of my drive. I connect the drive via a USB 3 to SATA plug and create a backup. It’s best to do this to the same make/model of drive if possible.

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