![]() This disk can then be used elsewhere, to boot another computer with 'your' system. Instead, SuperDuper will simply keep your emergency backup disk 'in sync' with your main system disk. It doesn't serve the same purpose as Timecapsule backups, which give you a rolling history of files backed up from your computer. I like SuperDuper because it creates a mirrored external drive that is also bootable. We're now ready to backup your internal hard disk using SuperDuper. You should receive a prompt asking you to enter the password you chose, which will unlock the drive. You can test the drives by ejecting them using Finder, and then plugging them back in again. Prior to that it was actually a format option when formatting a partition.) As long as you're using a good password for your login, you can use the same for your external drive (Note: This option will only appear under Mountain Lion or above. ![]() Once the drive has been formatted - open Finder, select the drive and right click - choose Encrypt "Backup". You must format the drive as Mac OS Extended (Journaled), and from the Options button - you must choose GUID partition types. Make sure that the first partition is at least the same size or larger than your internal MacBook or iMac drive. I chose to create two equal size partions using the Partition Layout options. Start Disk Utility, and partition the drive as shown below. You'll need an external drive - ideally USB 3 or Thunderbolt, if you're going to boot from it. ![]() Here's a recipe for encrypting an external drive with Mac OS X FileVault, and then creating an emergency bootable backup using SuperDuper.
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