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rsync server

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by

Rob Muggridge
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This will cover configuring a rsync server to allow rsync clients to connect.

Configure rsyncd

rsyncd.conf

sudo vi /etc/rsyncd.conf
max connections = 2
log file = /var/log/rsync.log
timeout = 300
[apps]
comment = Public Share
path = /media/apps
read only = no
list = yes
uid = root
gid = root
auth users = backup
secrets file = /etc/rsyncd.secrets

Create the password file

sudo vi /etc/rsyncd.secrets
backup:backup

Now update the permissions

sudo chmod 600 /etc/rsyncd.secrets

Update the defaults file

sudo vi /etc/default/rsync
...
RSYNC_ENABLE=true
...