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List Directory Contents

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List files and directories

Copy Files

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Copy files and directories

Move/Rename Files

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Move or rename files and directories

linux/rsync

Remote Sync

Synchronize files and directories

filesystem
backup
sync

Command

rsync

Explanation

rsync is used to synchronize files and directories efficiently between locations. It only transfers differences, making it fast for backups and mirroring.

Examples

Sync directories with archive mode

rsync -av source/ destination/

Sync and delete extra files in destination

rsync -av --delete source/ destination/

Sync from remote host

rsync -av user@host:/path/ /local/path/

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Remove Files

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Remove files or directories

Make Directory

linux

Create new directories

Concatenate Files

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Display file contents