Transferring files

Transferring files from your local computer to a cluster typically involves using file transfer protocols or tools. The exact method can depend on the file size and your preferences. Here are a few common methods:

Secure Copy (SCP)

scp command can be used to securely copy files from your local machine to the cluster or vice versa.

scp source vunetid@login.accre.vanderbilt.edu:destination

For more details on using SCP, see advanced setup section in here

Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)

Similar to SCP, SFTP provides a secure way to transfer files between cluster and your local system. Use an SFTP client like WinSCP or FileZilla, or use the sftp command. We recommend you to use FileZilla if you prefer graphical interface. Here is an example of how the configuration on the FileZilla should look like :

rsync

rsync is a powerful command line tool for syncing files between your local machine and the cluster.

rsync -vz source vunetid@login.accre.vanderbilt.edu:destination

You can perform a dry run to see what rsync would do without actually making any changes. This is achieved using the --dry-run option.