rsync from Source with Modified Directory Structure to Previous, Unmodified Destination
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rsync from Source with Modified Directory Structure to Previous, Unmodified Destination
I would like to set up a backup system using rsync.
Problem is, I'm constantly changing the source directory structure, as I reorganize and acquire new files.
I can't do a simple cp or rsync, because it won't find the corresponding files in the target directory.
How can I tell rsync to look elsewhere in the target directory structure for a file that it doesn't find where it would be if source directory structure were unchanged.
I've checked the man page for relevant options, finding ..
-y, --fuzzy find similar file for basis if no dest file
--compare-dest=DIR also compare received files relative to DIR
--copy-dest=DIR ... and include copies of unchanged files
I can't quite understand whether this is even relevant ..
Suggestions? Much appreciated.
EVL
PS .. I haven't replied to those who answered my previous question because my web connection is SOO SLOWWW right now. Will respond later.
How can I tell rsync to look elsewhere in the target directory structure for a file that it doesn't find where it would be if source directory structure were unchanged.
You'd have to find a way to calculate or predict the correct target directory structure and pass that as an environment variable to rsync
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