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Old 09-13-2008, 06:51 PM   #1
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Question single command file transfer

I was wondering if there's such a command that will sftp and transfer a file in a single line of command? Sorry if I sound repetitve it's late where I am lol I was just wondering if there exists something like that already before I start writing up my own little program. Thanks for reading guys!
 
Old 09-13-2008, 06:56 PM   #2
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That's what sftp does. What am I missing about your question?
 
Old 09-13-2008, 07:20 PM   #3
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Try scp instead of sftp.
 
Old 09-14-2008, 02:23 AM   #4
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Matir, scp is exactly what I was looking for lol I dunno how I havnt come across it til now. Thanks Matir
 
Old 09-14-2008, 02:28 AM   #5
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Just for reference, you may find rsync useful one of these days too.
 
Old 09-14-2008, 02:33 AM   #6
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Linux admins use Rsync in what way mostly? As a tool for backup?
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