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Find command

To locate and copy all .css files while maintaining the directory structure, follow these steps on appserver:

Step 1: Find All .css Files

Run the following command to list all .css files (excluding directories) in /var/www/html/beta:

find /var/www/html/beta -type f -name "*.css"

Step 2: Copy Files While Preserving Parent Directory Structure

Use the find command with cp --parents to copy only .css files while preserving their directory structure:

find /var/www/html/beta -type f -name "*.css" -exec cp --parents {} /beta \;

Key Considerations

  • find → Searches for all .css files.
  • -type f → Ensures only files are selected (not directories).
  • -exec cp --parents {} /beta \; → Copies files while retaining their parent directories.

Step 3: Verify the Copied Files

List the copied files:

ls -R /beta

This ensures all .css files have been transferred securely without copying unrelated content.

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