From: Michal Soltys >> Locally used rsync will default to -W which causes whole files to be transferred (if they differ - also check -c option if mtime and size are not >> reliable in your case). But it still distinguishes between client and server - the stats are for the client - which "sent" 584814160 bytes in one >> direction, but "received" only 48 from the server.
Thank you for that. I added the --no-whole-file switch and that has sorted it. Now I have another couple of questions. Question 1: I am using version 2.6.6 which shows this no whole file option in the man page: -W, --whole-file copy files whole (without rsync algorithm) --no-whole-file always use incremental rsync algorithm But someone else has a newer version (3.0.4) and the man page doesn't show this option, only the -W switch: -W, --whole-file copy files whole (without delta-xfer algorithm) But the --no-whole-file switch does work. So it is an option but not documented in the man page. Question 2: The time taken to run the command is the same with or without the switch. Why is this? I would expect the command with the no whole file switch to run faster as it only has to transfer a portion of the entire file. Thanks, Hedley ---------------- Letterpart Ltd Email Notice ------------------- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and may also be privileged. They are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient please notify Letterpart Ltd immediately by return email or by calling 01737 223329. You should not copy this email or use it for any purpose nor disclose its contents to any other person. Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free of any virus, or any other defect, which might affect any computer or IT system into which they are received and opened, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that they are virus free and no responsibility is accepted by Letterpart Ltd for any loss or damage arising in any way from receipt or use thereof. ##Email Scanned by Trend Micro## Registered in England no 2607162 Registered Office: 16 Bell Street, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 7BG ------------End of Letterpart Ltd Email Notice ----------------- 29/10/2008 -- Please use reply-all for most replies to avoid omitting the mailing list. To unsubscribe or change options: https://lists.samba.org/mailman/listinfo/rsync Before posting, read: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html