Workshop
Move and sync files between your computer and cloud storage with confidence. No prior experience needed.
You will learn
- What rclone is and when to use it
- How to create a remote connection for Google Drive, Box, or S3 with
rclone config - How to list files and check destinations with
rclone ls - How to transfer files with
copyand when to mirror withsync - How to practice safely with
--dry-run,--interactive, and progress output
Why it matters
- Move large folders without stalls
- Back up research data to secure locations
- Migrate between cloud providers without downloading first
Scope for this hour
- Create one remote and test it
- List, copy, and compare results
- Use safety flags before any change
- We skip mounts, advanced filters and scheduling
Setup
- Install the rclone command line tool
- Have access to a cloud account such as Google Drive or Box
- We help with setup at the start
Pros / Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Fast transfers and reliable resumes | Text interface feels new at first |
| Direct cloud to cloud copies | sync can delete at |
Session will be led by Jamie Jamison, UCLA Library Data Science Center.
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