Mission 137

SCP dry run

Understand copy shape without network transfer.

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learner@clairos:/home/learner $ Unix ops lab: type a command, press Enter
Instructions 8 minutes

Click any instruction for the command details, the why, and the common mistake to avoid.

Preview scp copy

Run scp README.txt lab:/tmp/README.txt.

scp README.txt lab:/tmp/README.txt
Show scp help

Run scp --help.

scp --help
Read source file

Run cat README.txt.

cat README.txt
Lesson support

What to notice while you play.

Objective

Understand copy shape without network transfer.

Hint

Run the commands in order and compare the outputs.

Why it matters

Junior operators build confidence by gathering evidence before changing systems.

Common mistakes
  • Skipping the inspection step.
  • Assuming one command tells the whole story.
Reference

Commands in this lesson.

cat <file>

Print text file contents.