This document covers the step-by-step process of transferring a Linux system from one disk to another. This process is a simple, straight forward, and foolproof way to upgrade your hard drive or simply rescue a system with an old or failing hard drive. It can also be used to clone a system disk or to simply make a snapshot backup of a working system.

This article discusses some of the things to consider when planning the partitioning of a Linux system. These considerations include thoughts on how different directories will be used and how the usage of different directories might suggest how to partition your disk space. Also my thoughts on the relationship between backup strategies and partitioning are covered.