How to backup a mac OS for future instalation

Hi
I am planning to buy a MacBook pro.In some laptops we have to backup the operating system in a DVD or a pen drive.is this possible in MacBook

Start D1 with in the 1st linked article.
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http://www.lacie.com/silverkeeper/
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slegge,
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BMB

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