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How to output a list of changed files from rsync?
You can use rsync’s –itemize-changes ( -i) option to generate a parsable output that looks like this: The > character in the first position indicates a file was updated, the remaining characters indicate why, for example here s and t indicate that the file size and timestamp changed.
What does C and s mean in rsync?
Specifically: c means either that a regular file has a different checksum or that a symlink, device, or special file has a changed value. s means the size of a regular file is different and will be updated by the file transfer.
How does rsync reduce the amount of data sent over the network?
The version of rsync I have installed on my system does not give that kind of output (perhaps you can clarify the options you use?), but rsync tries to reduce the amount of data sent over the network by scanning the remote and local file for identical ‘blocks’ of data.
When to delete a partially transferred file in rsync?
By default, rsync will delete any partially transferred file if the transfer is interrupted. In some circumstances it is more desirable to keep partially transferred files. Using the –partial option tells rsync to keep the partial file which should make a subsequent transfer of the rest of the file much faster.
How can I transfer files from man rsync?
From man rsync: Using this option allows you to specify the exact list of files to transfer (as read from the specified FILE or – for standard input). It also tweaks the default behavior of rsync to make transferring just the specified files and directories easier:
What are the flags for rsync v3.1.0?
Beginning with rsync v3.1.0, released in 2013, there is the –info flag which allows fine-grained control over the output. –info=FLAGS This option lets you have fine-grained control over the information output you want to see.