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Rsync Command: Transfer Directory Remote With Delete
Use for transfer directory remote with delete with Rsync. Exact CLI syntax to transfer directory remote with delete using Rsync.
When to use this: Use for transfer directory remote with delete with Rsync.
Destructive Command Warning
Destructive operation. Confirm the target path and keep a backup before executing.
Command Syntax
rsync -r --delete rsync://<host>:<path/to/source> <path/to/destination>rsync -r --delete rsync://<host>:<path/to/source> <path/to/destination>Command Breakdown
-r- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
--delete- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to transfer directory remote with delete using Rsync.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
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