Open Source Image Software [closed]

I need an open source disk imaging application (something like Ghost or Acronis). Which one would you suggest?

Solution 1:

I like GParted and CloneZilla. GParted is my favorite for single-use, CloneZilla's best when you need to blast images out across the network.

Solution 2:

dd and dd_rescue.

See also, this question: Using DD for disk cloning

Solution 3:

My personal choice is PING (Partimage Is Not Ghost) as I've used it considerably at work and at home, with much success. We've got base images for our most common machine models. 1.5 - 2 Hour builds down to 25-30mins depending on the machine.

So far I've only tried backing up to another partition or a USB drive, though it does support backing up to a network drive.

Solution 4:

I like g4u and FOG.

• g4u is more of a standalone system for single (or just a few) machines.
• FOG is really a complete replacement for a ghost system and is really intended for large environments.