What is the best way to move files from one server to another with PHP?

Question

I want to setup a CRON that runs a PHP script that in turn moves XML file (holding non-sensitive information) from one server to another.

I have been given the prop

Answer 1

I had some similar situation. After some tries, I did some thing different

We have 2 servers, a (that have the original files) b (files should moved to it)

And for sure the data is NOT sensitive

Now in server a I made a file to do the following when called: 1. Choose the file to move 2. Zip the file 3. Print the .zip file location 4. Delete the .zip file (and the original file) if delete parameter passes

In the server b the file should do: 1. Call the file on the a server 2. Download the zip file 3. Unzip and copy it to the proper location 4. Call the delete function on server a

This way I have more control on my functions, tests and operations!