Bombich.com: Remote Backup of Mac OS X Using rsync

rsync is a command-line tool built-in to Mac OS X that allows you to synchronize files between two folders on a machine or between two machines on a network. rsync is an incredibly useful tool that has been used by Unix administrators for many years.”

Mike Bombich is the author of many excellent systems administration tools for the Mac but I only recently noticed that he has a collection of tips in place on his site for systems administration and practical maintenance of your Mac.

I certainly agree with his rsync opinions, I’d have a hard time being productive without rsync and ssh.

Great tips on automagic rsync – I need something to hold me over until Leopard arrives.