Need Help with Gira HomeServer 4 – Extracting Project and Cloning to Virtual Machine
Dear Forum Members,
I have a physical Gira HomeServer 4 (IP: 192.х.х.205, firmware 4.3.0) that has been running for a very long time. A project was uploaded to it years ago (configured via KNX ETS Gira Expert), but unfortunately, the original project file has been lost. The system is currently operational, but I’m unable to fix bugs or make adjustments due to the missing project file. Additionally, I’m concerned that if the Gira HomeServer 4 fails, I’ll be left without any configuration.
I have physical access to the server and would like to explore options to recover the project and secure the data. Here are my questions:
Is it possible to extract the project by cloning the server’s partitions?
Since I have physical access to the server, can I clone its partitions (e.g., using tools like dd or similar) and extract the project file (e.g., .proj or related data) from the cloned image? If so, what tools or steps would you recommend?
Can I migrate the data from the physical HomeServer to a virtual (VM,hyper) Gira HomeServer 4 ?
Is it feasible to transfer the data (partitions, project, and settings) from my physical HomeServer to a virtual machine running a Gira HomeServer 4 image (e.g., the modified 4.12 image shared by sinn3r)? If yes, what would be the best approach to achieve this while preserving the existing configuration?
Any advice, tools, or steps would be greatly appreciated! I’m worried about losing the configuration entirely if the hardware fails, so I’d like to secure a backup as soon as possible.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Best regards,
Venzoja
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