scp

scp

The scp command in Linux is used to securely copy files between two hosts over a network. It is a versatile command that can be used to copy files between local and remote hosts, and between two remote hosts.

The scp command is used in the following syntax:

scp [options] [source] [destination]

The options are as follows:

• -r: Copies directories recursively.

• -p: Preserves file timestamps.

• -q: Quiet mode.

• -i: Specifies the SSH key file.

• -h: Displays help.

The source is the file or directory to copy.

The destination is the file or directory to copy to.

For example, to copy the file myfile.txt from the local host to the remote host example.com, you would use the following command:

scp myfile.txt example.com:/home/username/

This command will copy the file myfile.txt from the local host to the directory /home/username/ on the remote host example.com.

To copy the directory mydir from the local host to the remote host example.com, you would use the following command:

scp -r mydir example.com:/home/username/

This command will copy the directory mydir and all of its contents from the local host to the directory /home/username/ on the remote host example.com.

The scp command is a powerful tool that can be used to securely copy files between two hosts over a network. It is supported by most Linux distributions.

Here are some of the benefits of using scp:

• It is a secure way to copy files.

• It is supported by most Linux distributions.

• It is a free and open-source software.

Here are some of the drawbacks of using scp:

• It can be slow to copy large files.

• It can be difficult to troubleshoot if there are problems.

• The output of the command can be difficult to interpret.

The scp command is a powerful tool that can be used to securely copy files between two hosts over a network. However, it is important to use it carefully and to understand the potential risks before you use it.

help

usage: scp [-346ABCOpqRrsTv] [-c cipher] [-D sftp_server_path] [-F ssh_config]
           [-i identity_file] [-J destination] [-l limit]
           [-o ssh_option] [-P port] [-S program] source ... target