CloneZilla

A free and open-source disk imaging, partition, and cloning tool, Clonezilla (opens in a new tab), supports a variety of Linux, macOS, Windows, and Chrome OS file systems. Although there is little user support, the software is robust, capable, and trustworthy. With unattended options, encryption, and a high degree of customizability, Clonezilla is available as a Live CD or USB for single-machine backup and restore or as a server for extensive, multi-machine cloning.

Rating: 4.6 out of 5

Review: Clonezilla is a free and open-source partition, disk image and cloning solution, with support for a wide variety of Linux, macOS, Windows, and Chrome OS file systems. While user support is limited, the software is feature-rich, powerful, and reliable. - by Christian Rigg from techradar.com

Technical Specifications

• X86 or x86-64 processor
• 196 MB of system memory (RAM)
• Boot device, e.g., CD/DVD Drive, USB port, PXE, or hard drive

Pros

• A trustworthy cloning/backup solution performs an excellent job of minimizing the size of copied disks. We use it to quickly wipe Test PCs back to a clean state by imaging them.
• The reliable read-write operation is quick. Extensive options and configuration.
• This tool is incredible, considering it is open-source software. Disks and partitions can be copied quickly and easily; this is superior to many paid solutions.
• Clonezilla is a robust disk tool that enables partitioning, cloning, and backup drives.

Cons

• For someone who is not very computer savvy, the configuration for booting can be very complicated, but there are manuals on everything.
• The UI is unattractive and difficult to operate, making the product more difficult to use than it should be. Users unfamiliar with Linux may find it puzzling because it refers to disks as "sda, sdb."

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