There are several methods to transfer data from an Apple computer:

1. Transferring data with Finder
2. Transferring data from the Terminal
3. Transferring data with rsync
4. Comparing files or folders with diff

Transferring data with Finder

Note: replace references to [source path] and [destination path] with the folder locations you want to use such as /home or /mnt/researchdrive/myfolder

1. Connect to ResearchDrive from the Apple Computer
2. Open a Finder window (the blue smiling face icon in the Dock)

   

3. Navigate to the source directory that you want to transfer data from.
4. Open a second Finder window and navigate to the destination directory that you want to transfer data to.
5. Select the files and/or folders you want to transfer in the source Finder window.
6. Drag and drop the selected files and/or folders to copy them to the destination folder or use ⌘C to copy and ⌘V to paste the files and/or folders.
   • To move the files rather than copy them, use ⌘C to copy and ⌘+Option+V.
7. Refer to See and organize your files in the Finder on Mac for more details.

Transferring data from the Terminal

Note: replace references to [source path] and [destination path] with the folder locations you want to use such as /home or /mnt/researchdrive/myfolder

1. Connect to ResearchDrive from the Apple Computer
2. Open Terminal (in Applications -> Utilities)
3. Navigate to the source directory that you want to transfer data from.
4. To copy data, use the command syntax:

   cp [source path] [destination path]

   Refer to SS64 - cp for additional details.

5. To move data, use the command syntax:

   mv [source path] [destination path]

   Refer to SS64 - mv for additional details.

Transferring data with rsync

1. Connect to ResearchDrive from the Apple Computer
2. Open Terminal (in Applications -> Utilities)
3. Navigate to the source directory that you want to transfer data from.
4. To copy data, use the command syntax:

   rsync [options] [source path] [destination path]

   Refer to SS64 - rsync for additional details.

Comparing files or folders with diff

Note: replace references to [source path] and [destination path] with the folder locations you want to use such as /home or /mnt/researchdrive/myfolder

1. Connect to ResearchDrive from the Apple Computer
2. Open Terminal (in Applications -> Utilities)
3. Navigate to the source directory that you want to compare.
4. To compare files or folders, use the command syntax:

   diff [options] [source path] [destination path]

   Refer to SS64 - diff for additional details.