[SOLVED] Working of scp

snjksh · 11-18-2011, 01:53 AM

Hello,

Suppose we are copying a file over scp with 2 machines. How they transfer. How the bits or bytes are getting copyied?

fukawi1 · 11-18-2011, 02:05 AM

Huh?

SCP uses the SSH protocol to transfer data, SSH encrypts the connection, SCP uses the same method of connection, but transfers data across it, rather than a shell.. The same applies to SSHFS.

I am not sure exactly what you want to know...

AlexeyS · 11-18-2011, 02:15 AM

If you need the base info about scp:

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The SCP protocol is a network protocol, based on the BSD RCP protocol, which supports file transfers between hosts on a network. SCP uses Secure Shell (SSH) for data transfer and utilizes the same mechanisms for authentication, thereby ensuring the authenticity and confidentiality of the data in transit. A client can send (upload) files to a server, optionally including their basic attributes (permissions, timestamps). Clients can also request files or directories from a server (download). SCP runs over TCP port 22 by default. Like RCP, there is no RFC that defines the specifics of the protocol.
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If that info is not enough please specify your question

vantagesupport · 11-18-2011, 02:49 AM

Please refer the link to know the basic details of SCP
http://www.lynuxstuff.com/2011/06/scp-secure-copy/

snjksh · 07-27-2013, 10:39 AM

Thanks buddy.