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rsync: Transfer a file over SSH using a different port than the default and show global progress.
$ rsync -e 'ssh -p ${port}' --info=progress2 ${remote_host}:${path-to-remote_file} ${path-to-local_file}
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The command you provided is using the rsync command to transfer files between a remote and local location using SSH.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • rsync: This is the command-line tool used for file synchronization and transfer.
  • -e 'ssh -p ${port}': This specifies the remote shell to be used by rsync. It indicates that SSH should be used with the given port number. ${port} is a variable, and you would replace it with the actual port number you intend to use.
  • --info=progress2: This option enables the display of progress information during the transfer. It provides a more detailed progress report than the default setting.
  • ${remote_host}:${path-to-remote_file}: This specifies the remote host address and the path to the remote file you want to transfer. ${remote_host} is a variable, and you should replace it with the actual hostname or IP address. ${path-to-remote_file} is a variable as well and should be replaced with the actual path to the remote file.
  • ${path-to-local_file}: This indicates the path to the local destination where the file will be saved. ${path-to-local_file} is a variable that you should replace with the desired local file path.

Overall, the command allows you to transfer a file from a remote server to a local machine using the rsync command over SSH. The progress of the transfer is displayed using a detailed progress report.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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