File Transfer Speed: SCP vs. Robocopy vs. Copy-Item
When it comes to transferring large files (10–100 GB) between Windows systems, the tool you choose can have a massive impact on speed, reliability, and security. In this ultimate showdown, we compare three titans of file transfer: the secure and universal SCP (OpenSSH), the multi-threaded powerhouse Robocopy (SMB), and the PowerShell-native Copy-Item (WinRM). We’ll test them across different network conditions, from a high-speed 10 GbE LAN to a real-world 5G wireless connection, to help you decide which tool reigns supreme for your specific needs. ...