Using a period instead of an asterisk will be sure to also copy all hidden files and directories from source/dir to dest/dir.
-a preserves file attributes
-v is for verbose so you can see everything happening in real time.
Using a period instead of an asterisk will be sure to also copy all hidden files and directories from source/dir to dest/dir.
-a preserves file attributes
-v is for verbose so you can see everything happening in real time.