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→Performing Full Backups
A full backup represents backing up of all of the files of a computer machine (in our case, a VM). A full backup should be performed at the end of each lab or assignment working session.
In OPS235, you learned to use the command '''gzip''', '''gunzip''', and (plus'''virsh dumpxml''' / '''virsh define''' commands if backing up to external storage device like a usb key) to backup your virtual machines and the '''tar''' command as an archiving tool.We will use the same method to perform a full backup for these labs and assignments.
'''Perform the following steps:'''
#Make certain that your virtual machines are NOT running.
#Make certain that you are logged in as '''root ''' user on your host machine.
#Refer to OPS235 lab2 on backing up your VMs using the '''gzip''' command [https://wiki.cdot.senecacollege.ca/wiki/OPS235_Lab_2_-_CentOS7_-_HD2#Part_1:_Backing_Up_Virtual_Machines OPS235 Lab2 - Backing up VMs]
#Make certain that you have performed a full backup for '''vm1''', '''vm2''', and '''vm3'''.
