File transfer to/from Rackham

There are multiple ways to transfer files to/from Rackham:

Method	Features
Using a graphical program	Graphical interface, intuitive, for small amounts of data only
Using rsync	Terminal, easy to learn, can be used in scripts, efficient for backups
Using SCP	Terminal, easy to learn, can be used in scripts
Using SFTP	Terminal, easy to learn, secure

Each of these methods is discussed below.

Using a graphical program

One can transfer files to/from Rackham using a graphical program. A graphical interface is intuitive to most users. However, it can be used for small amounts of data only and whatever you do cannot be automated.

See Rackham file transfer using a graphical program for a step-by-step guide how to transfer files using a graphical tool.

Using rsync

One can transfer files to/from Rackham using rsync in a terminal. This works similar to a regular copy of files, except that a remote (instead of a local) address needs to be specified. rsync can be used in scripts for regular file transfer. However, rsync shines by providing a so-called 'delta' file transfer: when you transfer files twice, rsync will only transfer the files that have changed. This is ideal for backups.

See Rackham file transfer using rsync for a step-by-step guide how to transfer files using rsync.

Using SCP

One can transfer files to/from Rackham using SCP in a terminal. This works similar to a regular copy of files, except that a remote address needs to be specified. The advantage of SCP is that is can be used in scripts.

See Rackham file transfer using SCP for a step-by-step guide how to transfer files using SCP.

Using SFTP

One can transfer files to/from Rackham using SFTP in a terminal. One connects a local and a remote folder, after which one can upload and download files. SFTP is considered a secure file transfer protocol.

See Rackham file transfer using SFTP for a step-by-step guide how to transfer files using SFTP.