Linux command to copy the folder to use, cp and mv command options

cp and mv command options

learning target

• Options can say the command to copy the folder used

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1. cp command options

Command Options	Explanation
-i	Interactive prompts
-r	Recursively copy directory and its contents
-v	After displaying copy path described
-a	Original rights reserved file

cp -i command options renderings:

cp -r command options renderings:

cp -v command options renderings:

cp -a command options renderings:

-a option Description:

• -a option also supports copy folder and file permissions folder is not lost

2. mv command options

Command Options	Explanation
-i	Interactive prompts
-v	Displayed after the movement path described

mv -i command options renderings:

mv -v command options renderings:

3. Summary

• Copy protected file is used covered "cp -i" operation
• Copy folders using "cp -r" operation, copy the folder and file permissions are not lost use "cp -a" operation.
• Use cover to prevent movement of the file "mv -i" operation
• Move Folder direct use "mv" can, "mv" also to rename files and folders.