Back-up Copy of Install Disk?

My new G5 came with OS 10.4.4, which I have since updated to 10.4.7.
I would like to know if I am allowed to make a back-up copy of the Install Disk, and if so, how would I do this? Since I must launch the computer with Install Disk 1 in order to Verify/Repair my startup disk, which I do somewhat frequently, I would feel better with having a bootable copy handy, just in case the original gets damaged.
I would greatly appreciate any advise.
G5 Dual-core 2.3GHz Mac OS X (10.4.7)

The procedure for copying the DVD is in Disk Utility help.
Bit more lavishly-illustrated explanation here
http://www.kenstone.net/fcphomepage/making_dvdcopies.html
The formats are mostly self-selecting when copying the system disc DVD.
If you have AppleCare, you can also make a bootable CD of TechTool 3.1.1
https://support.apple.com/techtooldeluxe/main?id=dl
(should you so wish).

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