Transferring and synchronizing files securely.
ssh
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(on Wikipedia)
https://rsync.samba.org/
Smart synchronization / excellent mirroring program
Though legendarily-difficult to comprehend, it does work well.
If you are a beginner, AVOID THIS PROGRAM! .. you will hate your life.
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NOTE - I have included some very old notes.
- I've been using rsync with good success for backups. See my backup project.
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Remote synchronization
Internet > Remote controlling software >
SSH being enabled is also known as having "shell access" enabled. It's generally considered a risk for various reasons, most notably because runaway processes can be an issue.
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Secure Shell
Software > Data security > mount >
(on Wikipedia)
https://github.com/libfuse/sshfs [ 1 ] was http://fuse.sourceforge.net/sshfs.html
Mount a remote filesystem via SSH.
See also:
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shfs (same idea)
Footnotes
Software > Data security > mount >
Mount remote filesystems using a plain shell (SSH) connection
A real find. Spectacularly easy to get, install and use.
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SHell FileSystem Linux kernel module
See also:
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SSHFS (same idea)
coming later
Uses iXplorer as it's graphical frontend.