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== Information about the sync-service == | == Information about the sync-service == | ||
sync.uib.no is a synchronization service that is available for login from outside the UiB network. The services that are provided at sync.uib.no are primarily file copy and synchronization of data from and to the home directory and common areas. sync is set up exclusively for use with file transfer tools | sync.uib.no is a synchronization service that is available for login from outside the UiB network. The services that are provided at sync.uib.no are primarily file copy and synchronization of data from and to the home directory and common areas. sync is set up exclusively for use with file transfer tools. | ||
From 17.01.2013 sync.uib.no runs on RedHat Enterprise Linux 6 | From 17.01.2013 sync.uib.no runs on RedHat Enterprise Linux 6 | ||
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== User guides == | == User guides == | ||
=== Copying files with scp / sftp in Windows === | === Copying files with scp / sftp in Windows === | ||
Use [[WinSCP]] or [ | Use [[WinSCP]] or [[SSH_Secure_Shell|SSH Secure File Transfer]] or any other application that talks scp / sftp and contact sync.uib.no on port 22 with the ssh / scp / sftp protocol. | ||
== Copying files with Unison on Windows / Mac / Linux == | === Copying files with Unison on Windows / Mac / Linux === | ||
Unison is a two-way synchronization tool. It is easy to use, has a graphical user interfaces, are quick (Unison uses rsync algortimen which transmits only part of the file that has been modified) and has an effective and easy to understand conflict management. | |||
[[Unison|More information about Unison]] | [[Unison|More information about Unison]] | ||
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[[Category:Ubuntu]] | [[Category:Ubuntu]] | ||
[[Category:Mac OS X]] | [[Category:Mac OS X]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:19, 17 April 2020
Information about the sync-service
sync.uib.no is a synchronization service that is available for login from outside the UiB network. The services that are provided at sync.uib.no are primarily file copy and synchronization of data from and to the home directory and common areas. sync is set up exclusively for use with file transfer tools.
From 17.01.2013 sync.uib.no runs on RedHat Enterprise Linux 6
Available software
Currently, the following tools available for file transfer:
- scp
- sftp
- rsync
- unison
User guides
Copying files with scp / sftp in Windows
Use WinSCP or SSH Secure File Transfer or any other application that talks scp / sftp and contact sync.uib.no on port 22 with the ssh / scp / sftp protocol.
Copying files with Unison on Windows / Mac / Linux
Unison is a two-way synchronization tool. It is easy to use, has a graphical user interfaces, are quick (Unison uses rsync algortimen which transmits only part of the file that has been modified) and has an effective and easy to understand conflict management. More information about Unison
Copying files with rsync on Mac / Linux
Copying from sync to local linux
rsync -vr username@sync.uib.no:directory/file .
Dot means "current directory", it is also possible to specify path.
Copy from local linux to sync
rsync -vr directory/file username@sync.uib.no:.
