10 examples of `rsync` commands in Linux that cover a range of use cases:
1. Basic Local Copy:
Copy files and directories from one location to another on the same machine.
rsync -av /source/path/ /destination/path/
2. Local Copy with Progress:
Copy with progress indicator showing the transfer progress.
rsync -av --progress /source/path/ /destination/path/
3. Copy to Remote Servers (SSH):
Copy files to remote servers using SSH.
rsync -avz /source/path/ user@destination:/destination/path/
4. Exclude Files/Directories:
Copy while excluding specific files or directories.
rsync -av --exclude='file.txt' --exclude='dir/' /source/path/ /destination/path/
5. Sync Two Directories:
Synchronize two directories, making the destination an exact copy of the source.
rsync -av --delete /source/path/ /destination/path/
6. Copy from Remote with SSH and Port:
Copy from remote servers using SSH and specifying a custom SSH port.
rsync -avz -e "ssh -p 2222" user@source:/source/path/ /destination/path/
7. Dry Run (Simulation):
Perform a dry run to see what would be transferred without actually copying.
rsync -av --dry-run /source/path/ /destination/path/
8. Copy Only Newer Files:
Copy only newer or updated files.
rsync -av --update /source/path/ /destination/path/
9. Bandwidth Limitation:
Copy with a specific bandwidth limit to avoid overloading the network.
rsync -avz --bwlimit=1000 /source/path/ user@destination:/destination/path/
10 - Copying with a specific SSH key
rsync -avz -e "ssh -i id_rsa.pem" user@source:/source/path/ /destination/path/
-p or --perms : This option causes the receiving rsync to set the destination permissions to be the same as
the source permissions
-u or --update : skip files that are newer on the receiver
-P is equivalent to --partial --progress
Remember to adapt these commands to your specific paths, usernames, and hostnames as needed. Always exercise caution, especially when working with commands that involve deletions or remote transfers.
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