Learn how to copy files from Windows to Linux using PowerShell. Use Copy-Item cmdlet to transport files using PowerShell Remoting Over SSH.

However, the simplest method to create a backup is to transfer important folders and files to another hard drive; for example, the F: drive.

Copying files and directories using the Linux command line is efficient and can be used while sitting at the machine or when accessing a system remotely.

If you have multiple Linux machines on your network and are looking for ways to transfer files between them, here are five tried and true options - including my favorite, Samba.