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Bash File Sync (rsync)

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Summary

The rsync command copies and syncs files and folders efficiently, only transferring the changed parts. It's popular for backup, with the -a option for archive mode and -delete so that the purpose is exactly the same as the source. Note the meaning of the slash at the end of the source path.

Key points

Rsync -a source of the purpose of copying and synchronizing
Just different parts that are transferred, saving bandwidth.
The slash at the end of the source means the contents of the folder
-delete sync by deleting excess files

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