What is Ncat FOR LINUX?

Ncat FOR LINUX

Ncat was developed to facilitate seamless data transfer between hosts. It shares a similar syntax with the 'cat' command, but with the added capability to specify TCP streams alongside regular files.

Key Features:

• Efficient data piping between hosts


• Support for TCP streams


• Simple syntax similar to 'cat' command


• Fast data transfer rates


• Minimum collisions compared to alternative tools

Technical Specifications:

• Free to download


• Includes RPM spec file for easy building


• Compatible with Linux systems


• Allows data backups across LAN

Ncat provides a reliable solution for backing up multiple machines across your LAN directly to a CD without the need for temporary disk space. It ensures minimal collisions during data transfer and maximizes the data transfer rate.

Usage Example:

For real-time printing of a growing logfile from machine one to machine two's lp0 dot matrix printer:

Machine one:

# tail -f logfile | ncat -o :0

ncat: listening on port 3724

Machine two:

# ncat one:3724 > /dev/lp0

If machine two is slow and log processing needs to be done on machine one:

Machine one:

# ncat :4321 | analyze

Machine two:

# ncat -o one:4321 example.log

For more detailed information about the command, refer to the ncat(1) manual.

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