AzCopy sync- Prevent Resyncing of Deleted Files in the Destination

[HusoD]

#There is no option for avoiding resyncing deleted files in destination with AzCopy sync.

[tanyasethi-msft]

Hi @HusoD , could you please give some more information on this issue for us to look into further?
Is this for 1 iteration of sync or in multiple iterations?

[HusoD]

Hi @HusoD, could you please provide more information on this issue so we can investigate it further? Is this for one iteration of sync or multiple iterations?

This is more like a feature request. I would like to request a new feature in AzCopy that allows users to avoid resyncing files that have been manually deleted from the destination after an initial sync. Currently, the sync command ensures the destination matches the source exactly, including resyncing files that were previously deleted in the destination.

Proposed Solution:
Add a flag (e.g., --skip-deleted) that tracks and prevents files deleted in the destination from being resynced in subsequent sync operations, even if those files still exist in the source. This would be especially useful in scenarios where users want to maintain control over deletions in the destination while continuing to sync new or modified files from the source. It could be for one or multiple iterations.

Use Case:
This feature would be valuable for users who want to perform an initial sync but prefer to manually manage file deletions in the destination, without those deleted files being restored during future syncs.

Thank you for considering this feature!