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Tar Command: Create Gzipped Archive From Directory Relative Paths
Use for create gzipped archive from directory relative paths with Tar. Exact CLI syntax to create gzipped archive from directory relative paths using Tar.
When to use this: Use for create gzipped archive from directory relative paths with Tar.
Command Syntax
tar czf <path/to/target.tar.gz> -C <path/to/directory> .tar czf <path/to/target.tar.gz> -C <path/to/directory> .Command Breakdown
-C- Directory
- Changes to the target directory before running the archive operation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to create gzipped archive from directory relative paths using Tar.
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