May 102013
How to copy symbolic links as real files when using rsync
Answer:
Use the -L or --copy-links option, e.g.
rsync -avuz --copy-links -e ssh /home/john 192.168.1.5:/data/backup/
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How to copy symbolic links as real files when using rsync
Answer:
Use the -L or --copy-links option, e.g.
rsync -avuz --copy-links -e ssh /home/john 192.168.1.5:/data/backup/