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2
Console mode in Linux
Console is a natural part of Linux OS. Acronis Backup & Recovery 10 supports it through the
trueimagecmd
command line tool. It provides a way to initiate data backup and recovery operations.
trueimagecmd
also enables you to automate backup with the
‘cron’
service.
The
trueimagecmd
functionality is somewhat limited as compared to the GUI mode.
trueimagecmd
does not support operations that require:
reboot of the system, such as restore a system partition or clone system drive.
a user interaction, such as inserting second media like CD, DVD, or tape when the first one is full.
Likewise, if there is no media inserted in the drive at all, the operation fails.
Therefore, under complex conditions, we recommend that you use the more powerful
acronis_console
operating mode under X Window System.
Another useful tool,
trueimagemnt
, allows you to extract files or directories from images by
mounting images as if they were Linux kernel block devices. See also
man trueimagecmd
or
man
trueimagemnt
.
These utilities are also available when operating under the Linux-based bootable media.
2.1
Backup, restore and other operations
(trueimagecmd)
2.1.1
Supported commands
trueimagecmd
has the following format:
trueimagecmd --command --option1 --option2…
Commands may be accompanied with options. Some options are common for most
trueimagecmd
commands, while others are specific for individual commands. Below is a list of supported commands
and compatible options.
