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7za Command: Archive Using Specific Type
An engineer would use the 7za command to create a compressed archive in a specific format (like 7z, bzip2, gzip, etc.) of a project directory or a set of files to optimize storage space and facilitate easier transfer. Exact CLI syntax to archive using specific type using 7za.
When to use this: An engineer would use the 7za command to create a compressed archive in a specific format (like 7z, bzip2, gzip, etc.) of a project directory or a set of files to optimize storage space and facilitate easier transfer.
Command Syntax
7za a -t<7z|bzip2|gzip|lzip|tar|...> <path/to/archive.7z> <path/to/file_or_directory>7za a -t<7z|bzip2|gzip|lzip|tar|...> <path/to/archive.7z> <path/to/file_or_directory>Command Breakdown
-t<7z|bzip2|gzip|lzip|tar|...>- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
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Purpose: Exact syntax to archive using specific type using 7za.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
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