DevOps
How to Manage Config Files Across Servers With rsync
Keep config files in sync across servers with rsync from a repository: per-host trees, dry runs, sudo, validation before reload and backups.
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Tag
rsync
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Linux
How to Create and Restore Disk Backups With dd and rsync
Back up a Linux disk with the right tool: dd for a full image, rsync for files, compression, verification, and a restore test to run before you need it.
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Command Line
How to Use rsync Exclude Delete and Dry Run Flags Safely
Use rsync exclude, delete and dry run flags safely: patterns that match, preview with itemized output, delete only after a check, and protect the destination.
5 min read
Command Line
How to Use rsync to Copy and Sync Files With Examples
Use the rsync command to copy and sync files locally and over SSH, understand the trailing slash rule, and check progress, permissions and what changed.
6 min read