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Old 04-13-2010
MySQL How to delete a file using scp
Anyone can share some light how I can use openssh scp command to remove a remote file?
scp -u does not work in openssh scp...
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Old 04-13-2010
As far as I remember there is no delete option in openssh by default. I've seen patches which can help you, but I never tried them.

On the other hand you can always do ssh host 'rm -fr /your/file'

Regards,
-Artur.
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Old 04-13-2010
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Originally Posted by Artur Zaworski
As far as I remember there is no delete option in openssh by default. I've seen patches which can help you, but I never tried them.

On the other hand you can always do ssh host 'rm -fr /your/file'

Regards,
-Artur.

Thanks. My only concern is that the remote system might have set up for the account to be a ftponly account. In that case, can I still use the rm command?
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Old 04-13-2010
It's correct - eg. if you don't have shell you won't be able to run commands on remote host.

Regards,
-Artur.
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Old 04-13-2010
Quote:
Originally Posted by Artur Zaworski
It's correct - eg. if you don't have shell you won't be able to run commands on remote host.

Regards,
-Artur.

Thank you for your prompt replies. Since scp cannot delete, I think using sftp will be the next safest bet.
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