https://github.com/kayooliveira/sudo-dd-script-for-automation
A simple SCRIPT to automate the sudo dd command.
https://github.com/kayooliveira/sudo-dd-script-for-automation
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A simple SCRIPT to automate the sudo dd command.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/kayooliveira/sudo-dd-script-for-automation
- Owner: kayooliveira
- Created: 2019-02-20T01:15:13.000Z (about 6 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2024-12-06T15:49:24.000Z (6 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-03-24T06:11:25.794Z (about 2 months ago)
- Language: Shell
- Size: 7.81 KB
- Stars: 4
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 1
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: README.md
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# Automated Disk Imaging with `sudo dd`
This script automates the process of writing an ISO image to a disk using the `dd` command. It provides a menu-driven interface for selecting the target disk and the ISO image file. **Use extreme caution:** This script will overwrite all data on the selected disk.
## Usage
1. **Prerequisites:** Ensure you have the `lsblk` and `pv` commands available (e.g., install `pv` using `sudo apt-get install pv` on Debian/Ubuntu).
2. **Run the script:** Execute the script using `bash dd.sh`.
3. **Disk Selection:** The script will prompt you to enter the target disk path (e.g., `/dev/sda1`). Input validation ensures a correct format. **Double-check your selection to avoid data loss.**
4. **ISO Image Path:** Enter the full path to your ISO image file. Input validation checks for file existence.
5. **Confirmation:** The script will prompt you to explicitly type 'YES' to confirm before proceeding.
6. **Execution:** The script uses `pv` for a progress bar and `sudo dd` to write the ISO image. Error handling will catch various potential problems.
7. **Completion:** Upon completion, you'll have the option to exit or image another disk.
## Important Safety Precautions
* **Data Loss:** This script will erase all data on the selected disk partition. **Double-check your disk selection and type 'YES' to confirm before proceeding.** There is no undo.
* **Root Privileges:** The script requires root privileges (`sudo`) to execute the `dd` command.
* **Correct Disk Selection:** Incorrect disk selection can lead to irreversible data loss. Carefully review the prompt and ensure you select the correct target disk.
* **ISO Image Integrity:** Verify the integrity of your ISO image before using this script.
## Script Enhancements
* The script now includes input validation to prevent common errors.
* A progress bar (`pv`) is used to display the write progress.
* Robust error handling is included to catch and report potential issues.
* A more explicit confirmation prompt helps prevent accidental data loss.
## Disclaimer
This script is provided as-is. The author is not responsible for any data loss or damage caused by its use. Use at your own risk.