rsync on ESXi

rsync is a utility for efficiently transferring and synchronizing files between a computer and a storage drive and across networked computers by comparing the modification times and sizes of files.

This binary is focused towards the use on ESXi Hosts, follow the steps below.

Install

1. Grab this Github Repo onto the ESXi Host & unpackage this zip

   wget https://github.com/gmasonPCS/rsync-on-esxi/releases/download/Release/rsync-on-esxi.zip -O rsync-on-esxi.zip
   unzip rsync-on-esxi.zip

2. Move rsync binaries & create proper symlink

   mv rsync-static /bin/rsync-static
   ln -s /bin/rsync-static /bin/rsync

3. Import Firewall Rule for Remote Rsync Copies

   mv rsync.xml /etc/vmware/firewall/rsync.xml
   esxcli network firewall refresh
   esxcli network firewall ruleset list

• You may need to change file permissions on the rsync binary in-order to run the program, use the following command to allow users to execute the file

  chmod 755 /bin/rsync-static