Rsync is a well-known tool for synchronizing files across two sites. Backups, mirroring, and remote file transfers are all common applications. 

Steps to Install Rsync on CentOS6

Let us guide you through the steps of installing rsync on CentOS6.

Step 1: Connect to the CentOS 6 Server

  Connecting to your CentOS 6 server is the initial step in installing rsync. Any SSH client, such as PuTTY or the built-in Terminal on Linux or macOS, can be used.

Step 2: Update your System

You must update your system packages before installing rsync. This step is necessary to guarantee you have the latest security patches and bug fixes. To complete the task, enter the following command: sudo yum update

This command will check for available updates and, if required, install them. The procedure may take some time to complete depending on the available updates.

Step 3: Install Rsync

After the system has been updated, you can install rsync. Run the following command to accomplish this: sudo yum install rsync

It will download and install the rsync package as well as any necessary dependencies. When asked to confirm the installation, type ‘y’ and click Enter

.Step 4: Verify Rsync Installation

After the installation is complete, run the following command to verify the same: rsync –version

This command displays the version of rsync that is currently installed on your system. If you see the version number, rsync is successfully installed.

Step 5: Using Rsync

Now that rsync is installed let’s look at how to use it. The basic syntax for using rsync is as follows: rsync [options] [source] [destination]

In this syntax, options are any additional options you want to pass to rsync, the source is the path to the source directory or file, and the destination is the path to the destination directory or file.

For example, if you want to copy a file from your local machine to a remote server using rsync, you can use the following command: rsync /path/to/local/file user@remote:/path/to/destination

In this command, ‘/path/to/local/file’ is the path to the file you want to copy, ‘user’ is the username of the remote server, ‘remote’ is the IP address or hostname of the remote server, and ‘/path/to/destination’ is the path to the destination directory on the remote server.

You can also use rsync to synchronize two directories. For example, if you have a directory on your local machine that you want to synchronize with a directory on a remote server, you can use the following command: rsync -avz /path/to/local/directory/ user@remote:/path/to/destination/

In this command, ‘-avz’ is a set of options that tells rsync to archive the files, preserve permissions, and compress the data during the transfer. ‘/path/to/local/directory/’ is the path to the local directory you want to synchronize, ‘user’ is the username of the remote server, ‘remote’ is the IP address or hostname of the remote server, and ‘/path/to/destination/’ is the path to the destination directory on the remote server.

Bottom Line

Rsync is a powerful tool that can save you time and effort when managing your files. Follow the steps outlined above to install rsync on CentOS6. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please refer to the rsync documentation or contact your system administrator.