Adding scripts and tools to SystemRescue
Conclusion
Despite SystemRescue's usefulness for fixing broken systems and performing maintenance tasks, you may need to add tools. SystemRescue's creator has ensured you can add as many programs to your rescue environment as needed. This flexibility makes it easy to configure SystemRescue to start services upon boot and perform complex tasks. You can even use SystemRescue to perform server provisioning in simple environments.
SystemRescue advertises the ability to download YAML configuration files at boot time and load their configuration dynamically. I found during my tests that this feature does not work as advertised, because SystemRescue attempts to fetch the YAML configuration file from the web before the network interfaces are configured.
Infos
- SystemRescue tools: https://www.system-rescue.org/System-tools/
- Creating a backing store: https://www.system-rescue.org/manual/Creating_a_backing_store/
- Boot options: https://www.system-rescue.org/manual/Booting_SystemRescue/
- "Developing Tiny Core Linux Extensions" by Rubén Llorente, Linux Magazine, issue 243, February 2021: https://www.linux-magazine.com/Issues/2021/243/Tiny-Core-Linux
- Perl IO::Socket documentation and examples: https://perldoc.perl.org/IO::Socket#EXAMPLES
The Author
Rubén Llorente is a mechanical engineer who ensures that the IT security measures for a small clinic are both legally compliant and safe. In addition, he is an OpenBSD enthusiast and a weapons collector.
« Previous 1 2 3
Buy this article as PDF
(incl. VAT)
Buy Linux Magazine
US / Canada
UK / Australia
Subscribe to our Linux Newsletters
Find Linux and Open Source Jobs
Subscribe to our ADMIN Newsletters
Support Our Work
Linux Magazine content is made possible with support from readers like you. Please consider contributing when you’ve found an article to be beneficial.
News
-
Halcyon Creates Anti-Ransomware Protection for Linux
As more Linux systems are targeted by ransomware, Halcyon is stepping up its protection.
-
Valve and Arch Linux Announce Collaboration
Valve and Arch have come together for two projects that will have a serious impact on the Linux distribution.
-
Hacker Successfully Runs Linux on a CPU from the Early ‘70s
From the office of "Look what I can do," Dmitry Grinberg was able to get Linux running on a processor that was created in 1971.
-
OSI and LPI Form Strategic Alliance
With a goal of strengthening Linux and open source communities, this new alliance aims to nurture the growth of more highly skilled professionals.
-
Fedora 41 Beta Available with Some Interesting Additions
If you're a Fedora fan, you'll be excited to hear the beta version of the latest release is now available for testing and includes plenty of updates.
-
AlmaLinux Unveils New Hardware Certification Process
The AlmaLinux Hardware Certification Program run by the Certification Special Interest Group (SIG) aims to ensure seamless compatibility between AlmaLinux and a wide range of hardware configurations.
-
Wind River Introduces eLxr Pro Linux Solution
eLxr Pro offers an end-to-end Linux solution backed by expert commercial support.
-
Juno Tab 3 Launches with Ubuntu 24.04
Anyone looking for a full-blown Linux tablet need look no further. Juno has released the Tab 3.
-
New KDE Slimbook Plasma Available for Preorder
Powered by an AMD Ryzen CPU, the latest KDE Slimbook laptop is powerful enough for local AI tasks.
-
Rhino Linux Announces Latest "Quick Update"
If you prefer your Linux distribution to be of the rolling type, Rhino Linux delivers a beautiful and reliable experience.