Copy Large Files with Preserved Structure

Introduction

In this project, you will learn how to copy files larger than 10K from the /etc directory to the /tmp/etc directory, preserving the directory structure. This is a useful skill for managing and organizing files on a Linux system.

🎯 Tasks

In this project, you will learn:

• How to create a script to copy files based on size
• How to use the find command to locate files that meet specific criteria
• How to preserve the directory structure when copying files
• How to run a script with elevated privileges using sudo

🏆 Achievements

After completing this project, you will be able to:

• Automate the process of copying files based on size
• Maintain the directory structure when copying files
• Use the find command effectively to locate files that meet specific criteria
• Run scripts with elevated privileges to access protected files and directories