[Techtalk] NTFS Linux rescue disk?

[mgmonza at sdf.lonestar.org]

Good to know that the data has more last-chance options - it is the most 
important part.  Also a comforting reminder that there are admins out 
there who know what needs to be done and can do it!

Kathleen


On Wed, 25 Jan 2006, Gretchen Dziengel wrote:

> On 1/25/06, Chris Booth <chris at gn.apc.org> wrote:
>> You might want to check out the BartPE disk (http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/).
>> It's something similar to Knoppix and the other Linux live CDs, expect that
>> it boots to a cut down version of *Windows*. That includes the native
>> Microsoft NTFS drivers, so you'll have no problems with read and write access.
>
> For those of us that have to admin windows, this tool can be a
> lifesaver.  I've used it many times to eliminate spyware and restore
> registries after they become corrupted.  I've made one with our Norton
> Ghost client on it so I can image computers without floppies.
>
> However if you don't need NTFS write support most up to date Linux
> Live CDs have NTFS read support.  One trick I've used when I only need
> to pull data off a drive is to boot to Knoppix and then share the
> files out over samba.  You'll want to check the security settings, if
> I remember right, the defaults weren't very secure.
>
> Good Luck!
>
> Gretchen
>