01-27-2009, 03:39 PM
More of like a tip than a howto 
Here is how to transfer files between local machine and a remote server using
(secure copy) command. Handy if using a linux machine.
From local to remote:
From remote to local:
Take a note on the '.' (dot) at the end of the above command. it means 'here'. So the file will be copied to the location where you type the command from. One can also specify a path.
Also
allows the use of '*' as a wild character to specify more than one file.
That's it. Simple steps. Hope this is useful for someone.
Here is how to transfer files between local machine and a remote server using
Code:
scpFrom local to remote:
Code:
scp filename username@server.name.full:/path/to/directory/From remote to local:
Code:
scp username@server.name:/path/to/filename .Take a note on the '.' (dot) at the end of the above command. it means 'here'. So the file will be copied to the location where you type the command from. One can also specify a path.
Also
Code:
scpThat's it. Simple steps. Hope this is useful for someone.