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Encrypted Backup
Encrypted backup may be used for security.
Include the Bootcode protect
To have an encrypted backup, include the bootcode “protect” in the bootloader.
Changing from Ordinary Backup to Encrypted Backup
If you don't use persistent home and opt, when changing from ordinary backup to encrypted backup, your files may not be loaded. The same may happen when changing from encrypted backup to ordinary backup.
There are various ways to overcome this.
One method is to create a directory in /mnt/sda1, and copy all files you want to save to /mnt/sda1, before adding the bootcode protect. After restarting the computer, copy them back to the home, opt and other directories.
