LUKS Encryption Header Backup


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I would like to suggest an option to backup the header of encrypted disks. Currently if something catastrophic was to happen to a disk and just screw up the headers - the data would be irretrievable. While I know a solid backup strategy should be utilized - there are scenarios wherein a simple recovery of the header could void the need for restore from backups. This can result in a quicker/easier time in restoring data on an encrypted disk. It's also possible that this could be used to simply get a system back up and running. 

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