File Transfer: Simple methods for transferring files onto and off of clusters

One can use these tools to transfer files between and within machines/computers; here, our focus is ARC clusters.

• Overview of utilities/tools for copying files onto and off of ARC clusters.

  • Overview of file copying/movement tools

• How to use scp (secure copy protocol) for copying files onto and off of ARC clusters.

  • Using scp to transfer files

• How to use sftp (secure file transfer protocol) for copying files onto and off of ARC clusters.

  • Using sftp to transfer files

• How to use rsync for copying files onto and off of ARC clusters, and copying files within a cluster’s storage.

  • Using rsync to transfer files