SLAX Save Changes & Restore Changes; Once you have accomplished a successful boot of SLAX Linux and have begun to make changes and customizations to the SLAX environment, you might wish to save those configuration settings back to the USB stick. This will allow you to restore those changes upon next reboot.
Why Save and Restore Changes?
When you customize your SLAX environment—whether it’s installing new software, configuring system settings, or modifying files—you might want to preserve these changes for future use. Saving your changes ensures that you don’t need to redo these customizations every time you boot SLAX. This means that any adjustments or additions you make will be consistently applied each time you start your system. Restoring these changes at boot time allows you to maintain a consistent setup and enhances your workflow by reducing the time spent reapplying customizations. This process not only saves time but also ensures that your environment is tailored to your preferences and needs right from the start.
How to Save Changes in SLAX
To save your settings, follow these steps:
- Open a Terminal:
- Access the terminal within your SLAX environment.
- Run the configsave Command:
- Enter the following command to save your configuration:
configsave /mnt/sda1/slaxconf.mo - This command saves all changes from the /root, /etc, /home, and /var directories to the slaxconf.mo file on your USB flash drive.
- Enter the following command to save your configuration:
- Note on Network Settings:
- Network settings (such as assigned IP addresses) are not saved by default because they are not stored in files.
- To preserve these settings, add the necessary commands to /etc/rc.d/rc.local. This file will be saved and restored automatically, ensuring your network settings are reconfigured on boot.
How to Restore Changes in SLAX
To restore your previously saved backup, follow these steps:
- Run the configrestore Command:
- Simply enter:
configrestore
- Simply enter:
- Location of Configuration File:
- Ensure that the slaxconf.mo file is located in the root directory of any disk partition (e.g., /mnt/hda1/slaxconf.mo).
- SLAX will automatically restore settings from this file during the boot process.
By following these steps, you can easily save and restore your SLAX Linux configurations, maintaining your customizations across sessions.