Copying Files from Mac OS Desktop to Password Protected Cluster

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around methods for copying files from a Mac OS Desktop to a password-protected computer cluster using UNIX commands. Participants explore various tools and techniques for file transfer, including one-time and regular transfers.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation, Exploratory, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about writing a UNIX script to use scp for transferring files to a password-protected cluster.
  • Another participant suggests that for one-time transfers, scp is suitable, while for regular transfers, rsync may be a better option.
  • A different participant mentions sshfs as an alternative method for file transfer.
  • A link to a resource related to SSH is provided by one participant.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present multiple methods for file transfer, indicating that there is no consensus on a single best approach, as different tools may be suitable for different scenarios.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not clarify the specific requirements or limitations of the password protection on the cluster, nor do they discuss the implications of using each method in detail.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for users looking to transfer files between a Mac OS system and a remote computer cluster, particularly those interested in UNIX scripting and file transfer protocols.

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how exactly would i go about writing a UNIX script that copies files from my Mac OS Desktop to a folder in another computer cluster? i'd need to scp the files from my desktop to the folder, but the cluster is password protected. any help?
 
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If you're looking to transfer files one time only, scp is your best bet. If you're regularly going to transfer files in this way (for instance, you may want to back up your work to another computer over the network, or perhaps you want to copy from your Mac to a server so that the work is available to other users) then I'd use rsync.
 

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