Is it possible / needed to make a system save on an external HDD. In Windows German it is named "Systemabbild"

Is it possible / needed to make a system save on an external HDD?
In Windows German it is named "Systemabbild"
I am a new MacBook user and I am not sure, if the software from internet can damage my system, as like in Windows. Therefore it will be helpful for me, to get the info, how to make a system safe or a recovery disc, when possible.
Thanks for help

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