How to create a System Image Backup

The first thing we need to do is go inside the control panel. With this in mind, type control into the search bar

Once inside the control panel, go to Backup and Restore (Windows 7).

In the next window, select in the left column the option create a system image

Next, a wizard will be displayed, in which you must select the location where the backup will be saved. It can be on a hard drive, on one or more DVDs or at a network location. In this case, we will choose the hard drive and press Next to continue the procedure.

Next, you must confirm the location of the backup and its size. In addition, the system to be backed up is indicated. Press Start Backup to begin the job.

In addition, a window will warn that the procedure is started with the backup on the drive.

The backup process will take time depending on the size of the disk, installed applications and files. Once the process is finished, the wizard will ask if you want to create a system repair disc. For now, we say no.

Finally, the wizard warns that the process has been completed and the backup is successful.

You can check that the copy has been made successfully by entering the destination disk.

How to restore Windows 10 using a System Image Backup.

Now, if the system fails, we can restore it using the previously created system image. With this in mind, we need to enter windows settings. To do that, click on the windows symbol, and then on the toothed wheel.

Once inside settings, please go to Update and Security

In the next window, go to the Recovery option on the left. Then, into Advanced Setup, please select Restart Now

Immediately, the system will reboot and we will be in the reboot menu. There we need to enter Troubleshoot.

Inside Troubleshoot are the options Reset this PC and Advanced Options. Select Advanced Options

Once in the Advanced Options menu, select System Image Recovery

Then we must validate the user account, entering the password.

In the following menu, the wizard will search for images of available systems. You can choose the most recent or any other created. In this case, select a system image.

Then we will see the data of the image to restore: Date, location, time and system to recover.

In the following window, confirm the image to recover.

Once the system image is confirmed, we will be able to choose some additional options. Thereupon, there is the option to format and repartition existing disks to fit the system image. It is also possible to install additional drivers to ensure the reading of the system image.

Starting the restore

All right, once the requirements are met, we must confirm the restoration. Please note that this process should not be interrupted as the system may become unusable.

A warning sign will indicate that all the data present on the disk will be replaced with the data present in the system image. Press yes to continue

The process will begin and may take from a few minutes to a few hours, depending on the size of the image. Please note that if you interrupt the procedure, you may permanently damage the system. Once the restoration is complete, the system will reboot with the settings contained in the system image.

In the final analysis, today we have learned to create a backup system image. In addition, we saw how to restore the system using a backup system image. This tool is very useful since it allows us to recover a system after a serious failure. It also includes all files, settings and even disk partitions. So we can ensure system stability. I hope you enjoyed the article. Don’t forget to read our post about enabling features in Windows 10. Please join our channel on Telegram

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The mysqldump client utility performs logical backups, producing a set of SQL statements that can be executed to reproduce the original database object definitions and table data. It dumps one or more MySQL databases for backup or transfers to another SQL server.

Basic use of Mysqldump

The tool is a simple tool in its use but powerful for the possibilities and flexibility it offers you. Making a backup with mysqldump is really easy. I will show you:

• Back up a single database:

This is the most basic form of use that mysqldump has. Thanks to this, I will backup a single database. Open a terminal and Run:

:~# mysqldump -u root -p database > output.sql

Please replace the name of the database with yours and output.sql with the name you want.

• Make a backup of all databases:

But in some cases, I need to perform a Backup of all databases. To do this, run:

:~# mysqldump -u root -p --all-databases > output.sql

Don’t forget to replace output with the name you want for your backup.

• Back up multiple databases

And at other times, I need to perform backups of certain databases.

:~# mysqldump -u root -p --databases database1 database2 > output.sql

Again, I remind you to replace the data.

Common mysqldump options

There are many options to modify the execution of mysqldump, however, you can access them through the terminal

:~# mysqldump --help

Here, I’ll show them to you with a brief description:

–compatible=nameChange the dump to be compatible with a given mode. By default tables are dumped in a format optimized for MySQL

Of course, there are other options, but their use is less frequent.

As I said, mysqldump is a wonder and also allows you to compress the backup using gzip.

:~#  mysqldump -u root -p --all-databases | gzip > backup.sql.gz

Or, connect to a host:

:~# mysqldump -h IP -u root -p --routines --all-databases  > output.sql

Restore a backup

If the backup contains only one database and does not contain ‘drop database’ and ‘create database’ statements, then the database where the restoration should be performed can be indicated:

:~# mysql -u root -p  database < backup.sql

Or, if the backup is total, you can restore it as follows:

:~# mysql -u root -p < backup.sql

As you can see making a backup with mysqldump is really simple but at the same time is very important so I recommend you to further examine the options for you to get the most out of this tool.

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