what is the best method for file transfer between two servers?

[schwim]

Hi there guys,

I've got two servers. The old one has a site(about 2 gigs worth) of files, and I want to zip it up, and move it to the new server. I have a couple of questions:

The new server runs FC4. I've gotten applications by the commandline before on my local computer. If I zip up the files on the old server, is there a command I can use on the new one to move the zip file over without having to download/upload(kind of like fxp, I guess)? 2 gig is a crapload to transfer.

Also, is that size zip going to give me problems? Do I need to do it in stages?

Finally, what would be the command I would use to zip all of the contents of a directory I'm sitting in, keeping the dir structure? As an example, I don't want to zip up httpdocs, because then I'll get everything put into a subdirectory called httpdocs. How do I zip up all of the contents of httpdocs while not getting that folder as the parent folder?

Any suggestions on the best way to do this would be muy appreciated.

thanks,
json

[schwim]

what, no love for me? Where's the love, man?

thanks,
json

[BandC]

To copy: man scp

I use scp to copy stuff between machines.

To zip: man tar

[mr_manny]

I would also look into rsync for your transferring data...especially if your going to do this on a regular basis.

do a search (recent topic).

[schwim]

thanks for the suggestions guys, I'll look into it as soon as I get home.

I feel the love again... I was getting worried there for a minute.

thanks,
json

[pparks1]

rsync is the tool that you want for this. man rsync : you will be glad you did

[uth]

If it's only a one time transfer, don't bother with rsync, it won't buy you anything, but if you will be transfering the same files frequently and want to keep them in sync, rsync is great for that.

[mohdfarah]

i want to make backup daily with rsync and i want to automate it ,i mean to use rsync without password