back usb disk for new ASUS laptop running Win 7 HP

[thomis]

Bought my new ASUS laptop from Best Buy a week ago. Finally having a chance to get started with it. They gave some good advice, to create a back up disk(s) in case any issues arise. This means I will have to get a USB-operated external DVD drive. Not really a problem, I mean I don't mind doing that. But is it not possible to create the same backup disk on a flash drive? Please advise, and many thanks.
Thomis

 

[Layback Bear]

I think completely reading through this will give you what you are looking for.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/663-backup-complete-computer-create-image-backup.html