Summary and Schedule

Rclone is a command line application for managing and moving files on cloud and local storage. It specifically designed for copying files between cloud servers and another server or workstation.

Learning Objectives


After attending this training, participants will be able to:

  • Describe what rclone is and its role as a command-line tool for cloud storage management.
  • Compare rclone with other file synchronization tools like rsync.
  • Install and configure rclone on their laptop.
  • Execute basic rclone commands using proper syntax and command flags.
  • Perform file transfers and backups between local and remote storage locations.
  • Differentiate between rclone operations such as copy, sync, move, and moveto.
  • Mount remote storage as a local file system using the rclone mount command.
  • Navigate and utilize rclone documentation and online resources for troubleshooting.

Prerequisites

Before joining the rclone Training Workshop, participants should be able to:

  • Navigate a command-line interface (e.g., Terminal on macOS/Linux or Command Prompt/PowerShell on Windows).
  • Understand basic file system operations such as copying, moving, and listing directory contents.
  • Download and install software on their operating system.
  • Comprehend basic cloud storage concepts, including the differences between local and remote storage.

See Shell Novice by Software Carpentry for a helpful introduction to using the command line.

The actual schedule may vary slightly depending on the topics and exercises chosen by the instructor.

Software Setup


Rclone is a cross-platform application that runs on Linux, Windows, and macOS. Below you’ll find tailored installation instructions for your operating system. For more details or alternative methods, visit the Rclone download page.

rclone download page
rclone download page

Rclone downloads for various OS