Summary

rsync is a fast, versatile, and efficient file-copying tool commonly used for synchronizing files and directories across different systems or locations. It is widely appreciated for its ability to transfer only the differences between source and destination, making it ideal for backups, mirroring, and remote file transfers.

Useful Fiddle: Rsyncinator

General

Simple Remote Copy

rsync -avP {src_path}/ {dest_host}:{dest_path}

-a: archive mode; equals -rlptgoD (no -H,-A,-X)
-v: increase verbosity
-P: show progress during transfer