Repository: https://github.com/andreas-schwab-swx/dd_image
If you’re looking for a simple yet powerful solution for full disk image backups on Linux, the dd_image script offers a versatile tool: it creates complete disk images, compresses them on-the-fly, and transfers them automatically via SSHFS to a remote server – with logging, retention logic, and optional notifications.
Features at a Glance
- Full disk backups using
dd - On-the-fly compression with
xz - Remote storage via
sshfs - Automatic cleanup of old backups
- Progress monitoring and detailed logging
- Prevents concurrent runs using a lock file
- Optional email notifications on success or failure
- Optional zero-fill for better compression