Article 6HM1B Should tar be used for partition backup?

Should tar be used for partition backup?

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JASlinux
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The examples I see are for folder/files or the entire system from /.

I do not see why not, but I cannot determine whether to archive from /dev or the mount point.

dd is giving me errors so I am seeking alternatives.
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