Hot Copy is a disk snapshot software available for Linux command line. It facilitates disk backup by taking on-demand snapshots of disks.
The process is simple: just take a Hot Copy of your disk before you begin your tar or rsync backup. Once you have your Hot Copy, simply back it up to create a consistent point-in-time online backup.
To use Hot Copy Tip, you can enter the command "hcp /dev/sda3" in your terminal. This will create a Hot Copy of your sda3 device. Then, you can run your regular tar backup command, this time adding the "-cvzpflS /var/hotcopy/sda3" option. This will back up your Hot Copy and turn it into a reliable online backup.
Overall, Hot Copy Tip is a useful tool for anyone looking to create consistent and reliable backups. Give it a try and see how it can help you ensure that your data is always safe and secure.
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