How to restore from redhat linux backup

[intern3t]

Few years ago, i backup the whole "/" of a red had linux x64 server, now i have installed the same version of linux. What is the best way i can restore the backup.tgz to my new installed server, having all the services installed on the old server and files. Note: i still remember my passwords for the old server, so i can still rewrite my "/etc/passwd" and other password files.

[bad_brain]

hm, best unpack the backup into an own folder, navigate into that folder and:

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cp -R -f * /

the -f switch forces to overwrite files (actually it removes existing ones first and then tries again)...you might still run into problems....so I would exclude at list bin from being copied.