Configuring Rsync

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Last Modified 2023-09-13 11:54 EDT

Rsync is an open source cross-platform file transfer and synchronization utility. It is a fast and secure way to copy data to another system for backup or to migrate data to a new system. Use the default settings unless you require a specific change. Don’t forget to click SAVE after changing any settings.

Rsync Configuration Screen

Enter the TCP Port you want Rsync to listen on, then enter any rsyncd.conf(5) Auxiliary Parameters.

RsyncConfigure

Rsync Modules

TrueNAS lists all created modules here.
Use this Rsync Modules list to EDIT or DELETE a module. Click to select a module to edit.

To create a new module, click ADD.

RsyncModule

Name the module and select a Path to store it in. Select an Access Mode and fill out the rest of the fields to your needs.

ServicesRsyncModuleAdd

Rsync Services Add Module Options Defined

General

Name	Description
Name	Enter the IP address or host name of the system that will store the copy. Use the format `username@remote_host` if the user name differs on the remote host.
Path	Browse to pool or dataset to store received data.
Comment	Enter a description for this module.
Enabled	Select to activate this rsync module. Clear to deactivate but retain module configuration.
Access Mode	Select from dropdown list. Read Only, Write Only, Read and Write.
Max Connections	Enter a maximum number of connections. 0 is unlimited.
User	Select from dropdown list a user to run as during file transfers to and from this module.
Group	Select from dropdown list a group to run as during file transfers to and from this module.
Hosts Allow	Enter a value from rsyncd.conf(5). A list of patterns to match with the host name and IP address of a connecting client. Connection rejected if no patterns match. Separate entries by pressing `Enter`.
Hosts Deny	Enter a value from rsyncd.conf(5). A list of patterns to match with the host name and IP address of a connecting client. Connection rejected when the patterns match. Separate entries by pressing `Enter.`
Other Options: Auxiliary Parameters	Enter any additional parameters from rsyncd.conf(5).

When a Hosts Allow list is defined, only the IPs and hostnames on the list are able to connect to the module.

Configuring Rsync

Rsync Configuration Screen

Rsync Modules

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