2025-02-07
Synchronizes/copies files and directories between two locations.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
rsync |
Performs file synchronization between two locations. |
rsync -a |
Copies files recursively, preserving symbolic links, file permissions, and timestamps. |
rsync -v |
Increases verbosity, showing detailed information during the transfer. |
rsync -z |
Compresses file data during transfer to save bandwidth. |
rsync -r |
Recursively copies directories and their contents. |
rsync -u |
Skips files that are newer on the destination than the source. |
rsync -h |
Outputs numbers in a human-readable format (e.g., 1K, 2M). |
rsync -n |
Runs in “dry-run” mode, showing what would be done without actually making changes. |
rsync -e |
Specifies the remote shell program to use for communication. |
rsync --delete |
Deletes files in the destination directory that no longer exist in the source directory. |