Forget FTP: The Faster Way to Move Data
If you are still using FTP to transfer large files between servers, you are doing it the hard way. FTP is often slow, insecure, and unreliable for large migrations.
Meet Rsync. It stands for “Remote Sync,” and it is the industry standard for transferring files efficiently. When combined with SSH, it ensures your data is encrypted during transit. This is the preferred method for migrating websites to a new Linux VPS.
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Why Rsync over SSH?
- Speed: It compresses data (`-z`) before sending it.
- Efficiency: If the connection drops, Rsync can pick up exactly where it left off.
- Security: By tunneling through SSH, your files are protected from prying eyes.
Basic Syntax
The basic command structure looks like this:
rsync [options] -e ssh /source/directory user@remote_ip:/destination/directoryScenario 1: Uploading Files (Local to Remote VPS)
Let’s say you want to upload a website backup from your computer to your new WPressly VPS. Open your terminal and run:
rsync -avz -e ssh /home/user/my-website.zip root@192.168.1.1:/var/www/html/Breakdown of flags:
-a: Archive mode (preserves permissions and timestamps).-v: Verbose (shows you the progress).-z: Compresses data for faster transfer.-e ssh: Tells rsync to use the SSH protocol.
Scenario 2: Downloading Files (Remote VPS to Local)
If you want to download a log file or backup from your server to your local machine:
rsync -avz -e ssh root@192.168.1.1:/var/log/nginx/access.log /home/user/logs/Pro Tip: Show Progress Bar
Transferring a huge file? Add the --progress flag to see a progress bar and estimated time remaining:
rsync -avz --progress -e ssh /local/file user@remote_ip:/remote/dirConclusion
Rsync is a powerful tool that every system administrator should master. It makes server migrations and backups a breeze.
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