How is it possible to duplicate (and rename) a directory while still on the server?

• With ftp I can delete, rename, etc. but can't seem to copy/duplicate.
• Can this be done with SSH Unix? If so, what are the commands?
• Is there a particular application that offers this function? Some other way?

I know one can download the entire directory then rename and upload it but I'd prefer not to for obvious reasons.

Thanks for any help.

Are you wanting to do this and still keep the server actively online?

Are you running Linux or Unix? I am assuming by your post that it's some form of *nix.

You should be able to do it via SSH. Try:

cp -R /path/to/original /path/to/new

OR...

cp -a /path/to/original /path/to/new

<Are you wanting to do this and still keep the server actively online?>

Preferably, but not necessarily.

Running Linux.

beyond what prissed said, I am not really sure. A freind of mine runs a Linux server, but I am not sure how he moves files around. I believe it is by downloading and reuploading.

Beyond that I dont know if something like DriveImage, or similar products would do what you need (providing they are compatible with Linux)..

Thanks for your responses.

To change the subject for a moment, does anyone have any idea why the code suggested above by "prissed" is not viewable to me in my browser?

I can see it if I "view source" but in normal view the code box is empty.