How to copy data between two HDD using rsync

[Neo]

Hi,

I am not sure if this is the right place to post.

I need help in copying a large chunk of data from one HDD to another. Both are in my nas4free box.

I do have read somewhere that rsync can do this job quickly and with ease.

How do I configure rsync to copy files from one hdd to another.

[kernow]

Is there any reason why you can't just copy it using the webgui file manager?

Otherwise you can SSH in and

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rsync -av source destination

[Neo]

Is there any reason why you can't just copy it using the webgui file manager?

Otherwise you can SSH in and

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rsync -av source destination

I can transfer using webgui.. I am not sure of the speed though

I will try this command and will report back.

[kernow]

File copying will be faster than rsynching

[F8BOE]

Only if the file manager would work... but it is definately not reliable.
RSYNC is the way to go.
Infos available in the manual: man rsync

Ciao @+

[Snunn1]

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rsync -v -a -z /mnt/Data/ /mnt/Backup/

This link might help as well: http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/window ... evice/2602

[Snunn1]

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rsync -v -a -z /mnt/Data/ /mnt/Backup/

I forgot to mention that you'll need to SSH into your NAS or use the Advanced -> Command screen from the GUI to run the above.

[F8BOE]

Hello,

You can also program it in the Services|Rsync|Local section in the WebGUI an it shoud result in the local rsync chart as something like:
"/mnt/USB02/Mageia/cauldron/" "/mnt/USB01/Mageia4/" "root" "Mageia Cauldron Backup"
Give the date and time you want your NAS to do the job et voilà...

Ciao @+