rsync -v -d root at 192.168.200.10:/var/lib/ . Use rsync -d option to synchronize only directory tree from source to the destination. The below example, synchronize only directory tree in recursive manner, not the files in the directories -- With Thanks & Regards, Keshaba Mahapatra Technical Consultant Complete Open Source Solutions #512, Aditya Trade Centre Ameerpet, Hyderabad,500038 Ph - +91 40 66773365 Mob - +91 7569071776