Thinking about how we used to swap out whole drives versus just cloning them now

Back in the day, if a hard drive failed, we had to physically install a new one and manually reinstall the OS and apps. Now, we can use cloning software to copy everything over in a few clicks. Some techs say the old way taught patience and deeper system knowledge. Others argue that cloning saves hours and reduces customer downtime. I see both sides, but I worry that skipping the manual process might hurt troubleshooting skills later. What do you all think about this shift in repair methods?

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3 Comments

robertanderson1mo ago

No way you had to reinstall the OS from scratch each time!

charlieo291mo ago

Actually thought that too until it happened to me.

troy_jenkins1mo ago

I read about some old systems where that was the only fix, believe it or not.