Tools you will Need:
a)… hbcd-15.1-Restored-V1.0-dvd-proteus (Not the genuine version)
Click on the link below to open up a google search window with results for the Torrent file we need (If you wish, you can change “KAT” at the end to your preferred torrent site)
Make sure it is the restored edition, this edition includes all the commercial software that you don’t get with the official Hiren’s Boot DVD.
b)… Blank DVD
c)… USB Key or portable Hard Drive to store the Backup’s on. (I use 8GB USB Key)
Step 1 (Burning the DVD)
Within the folder you will find the “hbcd-15.1-Restored-V1.0-dvd-proteus.iso”. Insert your Blank DVD & burn this iso to a blank DVD with your favourite DVD burning software. (I use windows Disk burner included in Win7, Just right click on the file & click burn disk image) You now have your Hirens Boot DVD.
Step 2 (Creating the backup)
For this step you will need a keyboard, mouse & monitor connected to your Server.
a)… Put the DVD into your server & click CTR+ALT+DEL to restart Server
b)… Press F12 at boot logo Screen to select Boot Device (Might be different on different Systems)
c)… From Boot Device Menu Select CD\DVD Drive & hit enter (This will boot your server from the DVD)
d)… From the first screen, select Windows (Mini-XP, Mini7, MRI)
e).. From the next screen select Windows XP
f)… When the Mini XP OS loads, click on the Start button and HBCD
g)… From the HBCD select programs / Backup / Acronis / True image Home
h).. When Acronis True image Home loads, click Backup My Disks
i).. From the next screen, Select your Ubuntu / Debian hard drive
j).. From the new (Browse for location) window select where you want to store the backup, then in the File name box type a name for the Backup image. I usually use todays date followed by a description of the backup.
e.g.(2012-07-05 Ubuntu 10.04 Oscam Cccam)
k).. Select Create new backup archive and click Next
That’s it, your Backup has started, it should take no more than 1-2 minutes.
Restoring the Backup (If or when the time comes)
Step 3 (Wiping the existing Linux Disk)
Follow Steps (a) through (f) from Step 2 above to start Hirens Boot CD then follow steps below
i).. From the HBCD select programs / Partition Boot MBR / Par4tition Wizard
ii).. From the Partition Wizard Window, right click on your Linux Disk and Select Delete all Partitions
iii).. Next click Apply up the top left and Close down Partition Wizard
Step 4 (Restoring Backup to Wiped Disk)
i).. From the HBCD select programs / Backup / Acronis / True image Home
ii).. When Acronis True image Home loads, click Recover My Disks
iii) Browse to the backup you want to restore and click OK
iv).. Click Next on this screen
v).. Select Recover whole disks and partitions and click Next
vi).. Select Disk 1 and make sure to select all partitions below it and click Next
vii).. I could not get a screenshot for the (Destination of Disk 1) step because I did not need to Restore my backup, but all you have to do is point out the drive that you wish to restore the backup to i.e. Your Linux Hard Drive.
That is the restore process started, again it should take no longer than 2 minutes.
Step 5 Reboot into restored Disk
1).. Remove the DVD
2).. Unplug the USB Backup drive/Key
3).. Click Start / Reboot
That’s it, your Linux System has been restored to the backed up image.
This procedure might seem pretty daunting the first time but It’s a 5 minute start to finish when you get the hang of it & it has saved my ass many times..
If you would prefer to print, here is a pdf version of this tutorial
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https://www.box.com/s/bcl61pz5v8sy827xi4oqAnother Step you might add to this tutorial is creating a Boot Usb Stick from the DVD (The instructions are in the pdf file in the original torrent). Using a USB Stick rather than the Boot DVD means you have all the tools required & all the backups you need on the one device. I use an 8GB stick which allows me to store about 15 Server Backups along side the HBCD Software.
