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rsync: Synchronize directories and files

Syntax

rsync -av source/destination/

Options

-a

Archive mode

-v

Show details

--dry-run

Preview changes

Examples

rsync -av --dry-run projects/ backup/

Usage and sandbox support

For review only. A / at the end of the source directory affects the synchronization level.

This command is for reference and review, and the simulation terminal does not provide corresponding exercises yet.

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