Transferring data between machines

How do I transfer data between MSI and a Unix machine?

You can either use scp or sftp or rsync to copy data directly in and out of your home directory on MSI systems. NOTE: you will be prompted for selecting a trusted option via Duo for completing Two Factor Authentication:

scp: 

scp filename [email protected]:/home/group/username/

sftp: 

sftp [email protected]

sftp> ls

sftp> put filename

sftp> quit

rsync: 

rsync -e ssh -avz directoryname agate.msi.umn.edu:/home/group/username

MSI does not currently allow remote mounting of MSI home directories via Network File System (NFS).

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