[Solved] What will be the output or result of this command?scp -r alice@server.com:/var/logs ./backup_logsAssuming you have access and the remote directory exists. | Linux CLI

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What will be the output or result of this command?
scp -r alice@server.com:/var/logs ./backup_logs
Assuming you have access and the remote directory exists.

ACopies the remote /var/logs directory recursively to local ./backup_logs folder

BCopies only files inside /var/logs but not subdirectories

CThrows an error because -r cannot be used with remote paths

DDeletes the local ./backup_logs directory

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the -r option in scp
The -r flag means recursive copy, so it copies directories and their contents.
Step 2: Analyze the command effect
The command copies the remote directory /var/logs from user alice on server.com to the local folder ./backup_logs. This is valid and copies all files and subfolders.
Final Answer:
Copies the remote /var/logs directory recursively to local ./backup_logs folder -> Option A
Quick Check:
scp -r remote:/path local copies folders recursively [OK]

Quick Trick: Use -r to copy folders recursively from remote [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Thinking -r only copies files, not folders
Believing -r is invalid with remote paths
Confusing copy direction

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What will be the output or result of this command?

Step 1: Understand the `-r` option in scp

Step 2: Analyze the command effect

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