How can I pull files from windows to linux/unix within a secure network ?

Assuming that you want to pull directory c:\backup on Windows machine to /var/backup on Linux machine:

On Windows machine :

  • Install Cwrsync Server
  • Start RsyncServer service
  • Add a new module to the configuration file rsyncd.conf :


path = /cygdrive/c/backup
read only = true
transfer logging = yes


On Linux machine :

  • Use the command below to initiate rsync:

rsync -vrt windows_machine::backup /var/backup


NB! Keep in mind that the recipe above is suitable for operations within a secure network.

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