Re: transferring boot
Hi,
On Thu, Jul 31, 2025 at 02:31:44PM -0700, David Christensen wrote:
> I would:
>
> 1. Backup the computer and the NAS.
>
> 2. Move as much data as possible from /dev/sdb HDD to the NAS. Leave home
> directory login, profile, desktop environment, app configuration/ profile,
> etc. files local to the HDD. Empty trash, clean caches, remove scratch
> files, etc..
>
> 3. Run zerofree(8) on all of the HDD file systems.
>
> 4. Take a compressed image of the HDD.
>
> 5. Disconnect HDD and /dev/sdc SSD.
>
> 6. Boot computer into Setup and restore settings to factory defaults.
>
> 7. Boot manufacturer diagnostic or live Debian instance, and secure erase
> /dev/sda SSD.
>
> 8. Install Debian on /dev/sda SSD.
>
> 9. Reconnect HDD and /dev/sdc SSD. Restore system configuration and
> required data.
>
> 10. Take an image of /dev/sda SSD.
>
> 11. Backup the computer and the NAS.
When OP asks how to add a new SSD to their system and move their boot
drive to it, it seems really excessive that you advise moving off
hundreds of gigabytes of data, physically removing two other unrelated
drives and then doing a complete reinstall.
I guess we could all go to OP's home, rip everything out and rebuild it
in our own desired way.
Surely if they are wanting to reinstall Debian they wouldn't need to ask
any of this and could just do it, UEFI boot and all, without needing to
be told to back up and restore?
Thanks,
Andy
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