File Copy

Function definition: Tools that support the copying of files from one storage location to another, typically with facilities to verify the completeness of the copy and enable resumption of copying after an interruption.

Lifecycle stage: Create or Receive (Acquire)

Tools for this function

Tool	Purpose	ToolStatus
Archive::BagIt	BagIt API for Perl
BIL (BagIt Library)	BagIt Library is a Java software library that supports the creation, manipulation and validation of bags.
BagIt Transfer Utilities	BagIt transfer Utilities are a collection of tools developed for the purpose of validation and transfer of bags.
Cp Unix command	cp copies files (or, optionally, directories). Part of GNU coreutils.
Cryptcat	Cryptcat is a lightweight version of netcat with integrated transport encryption capabilities.
Dcfldd	dcfldd is an enhanced version of GNU dd with features useful for forensics and security.
Dd Unix command	This page gives information on using the dd Unix command.
Double Commander	Open source file manager with two panels side by side
Duke Data Accessioner	Data Accessioner provides a graphical user interface to aid in migrating data from physical media to a dedicated file server, documenting the process and using MD5 checksums to identify any errors introduced in transfer.
FreeCommander	Split-screen file manager with desirable extras
Lunas	A syncing cli tool that can handle more than two directories locally and remotely
Rocfl	rocfl is a command line utility for interacting with OCFL repositories on the local filesystem or in S3.
TeraCopy	Performs file copying, whilst also logging and verifying accuracy and completeness by using checksums
XXCopy	XXCopy is an expanded version of Xcopy
Xcopy	Xcopy copies files and directories, including subdirectories.