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Connect to Windows over Rsync

Trying to connect your Linux-based servers to Windows workstations to pull data via rsync? Here’s how. Install OpenSSH service On the Windows side, install the optional OpenSSH Service: # Powershell Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name OpenSSH.Server* Start-Service sshd Set-Service -Name sshd -StartupType 'Automatic' New-NetFirewallRule -Name sshd -DisplayName 'OpenSSH Server (sshd)' ` -Enabled True -Direction Inbound -Protocol TCP -Action Allow -LocalPort 22 There are plenty of tutorials to do it through the GUI with Optional Features; given how much Microsoft is changing their menu options, you will need to look it up for your particular version of Windows.

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Luke Barone 14 January 2025 • 3 min read
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