Ghost a LINUX System?

[Michael42]

Hello,

Though I use Redhat's kickstart, has anyone tried using Norton\Symantec Ghost to quickly clone Redhat LINUX systems of identicle configurations?

Is this possible?

If yes are there any major drawbacks?



Thanks,

Michael42

 

[CraigBoyer]

Yes, Ghost can image some Linux systems depending on the version. Check out Symantec's Knowledge base web page and do a search on Ghost and Linux. A compatibility chart is listed. The one main problem I know of, Ghost has trouble imaging a Linux Grub boot partition (Ext2/Ext3 format problems)!! It corrupts the partition. You can run the e2fsck and tune2fs commands after a Ghost to correct the issue, but it is a pain in the butt!! Try using Acronis - True Image!! It worked great for me. I only had some minor problems to deal with and it has a great interface.!!