Sync.uib.no
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. If you need console access, please use login.uib.no.
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. From 05.03.2013 the Unison software will be installed on all Linux clients, and it will also be available for Mac (through Managed Software Updates) and Windows.
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:.
Technical information about the sync service
sync.uib.no is a physical server in the IT-department's UNIX hall. At this moment there is no automatic failover for this server but this will be taken care of when the new server hall in the Realfagsbygget is in place.
