Transfer Files From One UNIX Server To Another Server Using Windows / Linux Desktop

To transfer files from one UNIX server to another server using a Windows or Linux desktop, you can use several different methods. Here are a few common ways to do this:

  1. SCP (Secure Copy):

SCP is a command-line tool that allows you to securely copy files between servers using the SSH protocol. To use SCP, you’ll need to open a terminal window and enter the following command:

scp /path/to/local/file username@remotehost:/path/to/remote/file

In this command, replace /path/to/local/file with the path to the file on your local system, username with the username on the remote server, remotehost with the IP address or hostname of the remote server, and /path/to/remote/file with the path to the file on the remote server.

  1. SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol):

SFTP is another secure way to transfer files between servers using the SSH protocol. To use SFTP, you’ll need an SFTP client such as WinSCP (Windows) or FileZilla (Windows/Linux). After installing the client, connect to the remote server and transfer files as you would with a local file manager.

  1. FTP (File Transfer Protocol):

FTP is a non-secure way to transfer files between servers, but it is still commonly used. To use FTP, you’ll need an FTP client such as FileZilla (Windows/Linux). After installing the client, connect to the remote server and transfer files as you would with a local file manager.

  1. Rsync:

Rsync is a command-line tool that allows you to synchronize files between servers. To use Rsync, you’ll need to open a terminal window and enter the following command:

rsync -avz /path/to/local/file username@remotehost:/path/to/remote/file

In this command, replace /path/to/local/file with the path to the file on your local system, username with the username on the remote server, remotehost with the IP address or hostname of the remote server, and /path/to/remote/file with the path to the file on the remote server.

These are just a few examples of how to transfer files between UNIX servers using a Windows or Linux desktop. With these tools, you should be able to securely and easily transfer files between servers.

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