About PING
PING is a live Linux ISO designed for system backup, recovery, and partition management. Based on Linux From Scratch (LFS), it offers tools to backup and restore partitions locally or over a network, manage BIOS data, and prepare disks for Windows installations. Available as a bootable ISO or integrated into PXE environments, PING provides a cost-effective alternative to proprietary tools like Symantec Ghost.
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PING is a live Linux ISO based on Linux From Scratch (LFS) documentation. It can be burnt on a CD and booted or integrated into a PXE/TFTP environment. Key features include system rescue, backup and restore of partitions or files (locally or to a network), BIOS data backup, password blanking, and creating bootable restoration DVDs.
You can download the latest PING release (4.00) from the provided links. The ISO can be burnt to a CD or integrated into a PXE environment. The HOWTO documentation provides step-by-step instructions for installation and usage.
Yes, the PING Business Edition offers dedicated support (one solved issue via mail or phone), early updates, regular email information, and extra scripts and samples. The license fee is €30 per year.
Support and community discussions are available on the PING Forum. You can register and join discussions there. For consultancy services, you can contact the team via email or phone.
Yes, the website recommends tools like ISORecorder, TFTPD32/64, and CDR Tools 2.0.1 for better integration and usage of PING.
Yes, PING supports backing up and restoring partitions or files to network locations such as MS Network Shared directories, NFS, FTP, or SSHFS.
Yes, the HOWTO documentation is provided in Word and PDF formats. It covers prerequisites, installation steps, and usage guidelines for PING.
The latest PING release (4.00) uses kernel version 4.3.0.
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