I have installed OpenMediaVault and a bunch of Docker services.

Is it possible to clone everything on my microSD, and put it in my SSD, and then boot from the SSD as if nothing changed?

I’m asking because microSD cards don’t last long.

Edit: Using a Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 8GB with the Argon Eon case

  • rambos@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Im not 100% if that changed or not, but if you are using raspberry pi I think you still need sd card to boot from SSD. The way you install it is actually installing OS on both of them and then doing some tricks to boot from USB after initiall boot from SD card. Once you start your OS you can unplug SD card, but still need it for next reboot. Maybe there is a good way how to clone, but deffo not simple as regular cloning.

    You can just add SSD as a storage and move docker volumes and catch folder to it (not sure about omv tho), but that wouldnt move your OS.

    Many SSDs failed on me, but never SD card in raspberry pi. I do use high quality cards tbf and Im aware SSD is much better for OS, but feels like its all about luck. Just my 2c