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Rsync command not to delete files in backup but change the files that were changed? Let me explain (zerobytes.monster)
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The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/burnthew1tchh on 2025-04-03 20:41:28.

Hey guys, so I've backed up my linux server via rsync and I was thinking of creating a cron job to backup new files, and backup files that were changed but I don't want the deleted files in the main server to be deleted in the backup. So it's not 1:1, I guess?

If I have files A, B, and C in my server and it's backed up. And files A gets deleted, B gets changed, and C remaings the same. When I do a backup. I want to retain A, B changes and C is not touched. I would like to continue using rsync if possible.

Sorry, english is not my first language. Adding 'Backup' flair but I know this is not a Backup setup. It's a hoard all the files setup. hehe

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