rsync stands for "remote sync" and is renowned for its ability to synchronize files and directories between two locations efficiently. Some of the key features of rsync include:
- Incremental File Transfer: Only the differences between source and destination are transferred, reducing bandwidth usage.
- Versatility: Can be used for local and remote synchronization.
- Preservation of Permissions: Maintains file permissions, ownership, and timestamps.
- Compression: Supports compression to minimize data transfer size.
- Secure Transfers: Can use SSH for encrypted data transfer.