How to Install and Use rsync on CentOS Stream 9

To install and use rsync on CentOS Stream 9, follow these steps.

Step 1 : Start by updating your system to ensure you have the latest package information.

sudo dnf update

Step 2 : Install rsync using the package manager.

sudo dnf install rsync

Step 3 : You can use rsync to copy files and directories within the same machine. For example, to copy files from one directory to another, use the following syntax:

rsync -av /path/source_directory /path/destination_directory

Step 4 : To upload files to a remote server using rsync, use a command like this:

rsync -av /path/local_directory username@remote_server:/path/remote_directory

Step 5 : To download files from a remote server to your local machine, use:

rsync -av username@remote_server:/path/remote_directory /path/local_directory

Congratulations! You have successfully installed rsync on CentOS Stream 9.