Objective of this article: You have two Linux machines (or a local computer and a remote server), and you want to transfer files between them over the network, securely. We’ll see three classic tools: scp, rsync, and sftp. 📦 Why transfer files over SSH? SSH (Secure Shell) is not just for remote terminal access. It can also be used to transfer files securely. Unlike FTP or HTTP, all data is encrypted end-to-end. ...
🖥️ The Unsung Role of the Systems Administrator A Silent but Vital Presence The systems administrator ensures IT infrastructure runs smoothly, securely, and reliably. While their work often goes unnoticed when done right, it’s foundational — without them, services go down, backups fail, and security crumbles. A Continuously Evolving Role Once limited to managing physical servers and tape backups, today’s sysadmin operates in hybrid, cloud-native environments. From Linux shells to AWS, and from virtualization to Kubernetes orchestration, the job has become deeply multifaceted — demanding both breadth and depth. ...