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An IT team needs to synchronize large amounts of data between two nodes on the company's local network. This data changes daily and it is not feasible to copy the entire directory tree each time…

The correct answer is A. rsync. rsync is the most efficient and timely option for synchronizing large amounts of data between nodes, as it only transfers changed parts of files.

Submitted by minji_kr· May 4, 2026System Administration

Question

An IT team needs to synchronize large amounts of data between two nodes on the company's local network. This data changes daily and it is not feasible to copy the entire directory tree each time. Which is the best option to securely copy files in the most timely and efficient manner?

Options

  • Arsync
  • Bscp
  • Cfsync
  • Dnetcp

How the community answered

(47 responses)
  • A
    74% (35)
  • B
    15% (7)
  • C
    6% (3)
  • D
    4% (2)

Why each option

rsync is the most efficient and timely option for synchronizing large amounts of data between nodes, as it only transfers changed parts of files.

ArsyncCorrect

rsync (remote synchronize) is designed for efficient delta transfers, copying only the differences between source and destination files, which is ideal for large datasets with daily changes and when full copies are not feasible. It can also securely transfer files over SSH.

Bscp

scp (secure copy protocol) copies entire files, which would be inefficient for synchronizing large datasets with minor daily changes.

Cfsync

fsync is a system call that forces all in-core modified block pages for a file to be written to disk, not a tool for network file synchronization.

Dnetcp

netcp is not a standard or commonly recognized command-line utility for file synchronization or copying in Linux/Unix environments.

Concept tested: File synchronization tools

Source: https://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man1/rsync.1.html

Topics

#rsync#File synchronization#Data transfer#Security

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