Computers, whether running linux or Windows, are tools that allow the user to do incredible things, but sometimes things do not go so well and some problems occur.
The problem may be accidentally deleting files, not memorizing a password until the operating system becomes non-bootable due to system file corruption, or the hard drive (the worst case scenario).
For each of these problems, there are specialized tools that can help fix problems on a computer, or help us take care of and be prepared for the unexpected damage if something bad happens.
Many of these tools are highly specialized distributions Linux. These distributions have a narrower focus on specific factors than regular Linux desktop / server distributions. You can find the vast majority of the same software packages in major distribution repositories.
But these distributions are designed to merge all the packages needed to repair your computer, or to back up and restore to a more convenient environment. Many of them offer customized user interfaces to make using the software easier.
Below we will look at six distributions Linux "Painkillers", for when the computer starts to get a headache!
Table of Contents
1. Clonezilla Live.
Designed to back up and recover virtual disk and partition files. Clonezilla Live is an open source alternative to Norton Ghost. With Clonezilla you can save and save files from USB drives or hard drives, or over a network using SSH, Samba or NFS. To create images it uses Partclone which offers a wide range of options and supports a large number of file systems. The menu options in the desktop guide you through everything. As an added benefit, Clonezilla Live provides you with command line options.
Clonezilla Live has been developed by Taiwan's National Center for High-Performance Computing's Free Software Labs and is available in accordance with the GNU General Public License Version 2. Users who need even more powerful backups and system recovery can try Clonezilla Server Edition, which works as a live version and requires advanced server installation.
Dowbload Clonezilla Server Edition.
2. Rescatux.
Rescatux is a distribution for troubleshooting, both in Linux and Windows. Provides access to some tools that use Rescapp as a help guide. This guide helps you access various repair tools without having to have excellent command line knowledge. You can reset Windows and Linux passwords, restore the GRUB or Windows Master Boot Record, and scan the file system in Linux. There are also some "expert tools" for checking and repairing hard drives and recovering deleted files. The online help is already quite good, and you can learn even more, visit his wiki Rescatux or watch the video tutorials at YouTube.
It is based on Debian 7 (Wheezy) and is distributed with version 3 of the GNU General Public License.
3. Redo Backup & Recovery.
Like Clonezilla Live, Redo Backup & Recovery uses Partclone to clone disks and partitions. However, unlike Clonezilla, it has a better graphical user interface. In addition to backup and restore, Redo Backup includes a file manager, terminal, word processor, web browser, and utilities to recover deleted files and manage partitions to delete all data in a disc and reset it to the factory default settings.
Redo Backup & Recovery is distributed under the GNU General Public License 3 and is based on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS.
Download Redo Backup & Recovery.
4. SystemRescue Cd.
Aimed at system administrators, SystemRescueCD is a powerful tool for repairing Linux systems. A welcome message provides basic instructions for starting the network interface, programs run on a command line (word processors and a web browser), allowing NTFS support to read Windows hard disk formats. It is based on XFCE graphical user interface. SystemRescueCD does not include a large number of utilities, but really, you need to know what you are doing to use it.
SystemRescueCD is based on Gentoo and is distributed by GNU General Public License Version 2.
5. Trinity Rescue Kit.
Designed to restore Microsoft Windows, the Trinity Rescue Kit provides a wide variety of tools to help rescue a "broken" Windows system. Trinity includes five different virus detection programs: Clam AV, F-Prot, BitDefender, Vexira, and Avast (but Avast requires a license key). It also has an option for cleaning waste files, such as temp files and files in the Recycle Bin. The reset code is done with Winpass, which can reset passwords for the administrator account or regular user accounts. All of these features, as well as many other advanced features, are accessible using an interactive text menu, which does not include a very extensive help file. It may scare someone who has never used a text-based interface before, but the Trinity Rescue Kit is really easy to use.
The Trinity Rescue Kit is distributed under Version 2 of the GNU General Public License.
6. Systemback.
The Systemback makes system backups easy (user only Linux), users and configuration files. In case of problems, you can easily restore your system to a previous state. There are additional features such as system copy, system installation and Live system creation.
Installation (just open the terminal and copy the following):
sudo add-apt-repository ppa: nemh / systemback
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install systemback
How do I create a Bootable USB?
All the above (except N. 6) you can run them comfortably through any USB stick. All you have to do is download it Rufus. With Rufus you can create:
- USB device with .iso startup (Windows, Linux, UEFI, etc).
- installation media for a system that has not yet installed an operating system.
- blazing for Bios or other Dos firmware.
- or for a low-level program.
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