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Ahmed
Asked: 2024-12-07 00:42:21 +0800 CST

Can I get to know list of files/dir which rsync (or other program) transfers/deletes before actually making the sync?

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I have two different linux machines(server websites) seperated by internet having similar directory tree and files. both can acess each other via ssh.

I want to sync certain directories, however I need to know before performing the actual sync about list of files and dirs that need to be transferred or deleted before I perform it.

Rysnc performs well to preform actual sync. But is there any option in it which shows me what changes will take place before performing it ?

Or is there any other linux program that can do that.

both linux machines can access each other via ssh

Thanks

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  1. Best Answer

    For rsync you can use the option -n. This will run the process, print messages, but will do no changes. For more information you can check the man page.

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