===== Sparky Backup Core =====

Sparky Backup Core lets you backup your existing Sparky installation, and create a new iso image of it. The tool is based and forked from Remastersys.

==== Installation ====

   sudo apt-get install sparky-backup-core

==== Tools ====

Sparky Backup Core provides two tools:

  * Sparky Backup - text based, which creates a new iso image.

  * SparkyLinux Installer - a text and Yad (GUI) based live installer which lets you install your Sparky based re-spin on a new partition, disk or machine. The tool is called [[advanced_installer|Sparky Advanced Installer]], and is available in all Sparky iso images.

==== Usage ====

Usage of the 'sparkybackup' tool in a text mode is manual only, preparations need to be done step by step by you, before starting the process.

=== Step 1 - Basic Configuration ===

The tool configuration is placed in /etc directory:

   /etc/sparkybackup/sparkybackup.conf

Edit the file by a text editor, as root, and change options as you like:

  * a. - Working directory (make sure you need up to 20 GB of space to create 4GB iso image):

   WORKDIR="/home/sparkybackup-sys"

  * b. - The live system label:

   LIVECDLABEL="SparkyLinux"

  * c. - New iso image name:

   CUSTOMISO="sparkylinux-4.6-arch-desktop.iso"

etc.

I suggest not changing the live system user name, simply leave is as it is (live).

=== Step 2 - Desktop Configuration ===

Your desktop configuration should be copied to the /etc/skel directory to use it in a new live system.

Simply copy (as root) any desktop environment or window manager configuration to skel, for example:

JWM:

   sudo cp ~/HOME/.jwmrc /etc/skel/

Openbox:

   sudo cp ~/HOME/.config/openbox/* /etc/skel/.config/openbox/

etc., etc.

Make sure that the target folder exists in the 'skel' directory. 

=== Step 3 - Building Process ===

After creating your custom settings, the building process can be started via the command:

   sudo sparkybackup dist

A successful build will place your new iso image, package list and check sum files in your working directory. Copy them to other location, before building next one.

=== Step 4 - Cleaning ===

After the building process is completed, and you copied the iso and other stuff to a different location, you **HAVE** to clean the working directory **BEFORE** making another iso image:

   sudo sparkybackup clean

==== Shortcuts ====

Starting from version 20171009, the tool was upgraded with text line shortcuts called "spb", for example:

  * spb dist = sparkybackup dist
  * spb clean = sparkybackup clean
  * spb edit = nano /etc/sparkybackup/sparkybackup.conf
  * spb cache = apt-get autoremove + apt-get clean + aptitude purge ~c


You might also read the [[tricks_tips|Tricks & Tips]] page.

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