Before I built my WHS 2011, I already had a lot of videos stored on a NAS. I would like to have another copy of those videos on WHS and keep them in sync. What's the proper way to accomplish that?
Keeping Server Folder and NAS in sync
Started By wjburl, Jul 18 2012 03:08 PM
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Posted 18 July 2012 - 03:22 PM
Bill,
Look for a program called Allway Sync. You can setup either a two way or one way replication.
Look for a program called Allway Sync. You can setup either a two way or one way replication.
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Posted 18 July 2012 - 03:47 PM
should I install it on the server, client or both?
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Posted 18 July 2012 - 03:52 PM
You only need it on one box. You probably can only install it on the server.
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Posted 18 July 2012 - 04:41 PM
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Posted 18 July 2012 - 09:24 PM
@pcdoc.
Did you run into any limitations on the amount of files it would sync without buying the Pro version?
Did you run into any limitations on the amount of files it would sync without buying the Pro version?
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Posted 19 July 2012 - 03:56 PM
The only limitation I saw was a "nag" that had to be clicked when I exceed a set number (don't remember the trip point) of file copies/transfers in a period of time (I believe it was a month). I decided I used it enough it was worth the minimal price to go with Pro and got an additional license because of their heavy discount for extra licenses.
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Posted 19 July 2012 - 04:52 PM
Since we are somewhat in the Domain mode headed forward, at least on the Server Side, you guys need to start looking at DFS replication. The process will involve having an additional server on the domain. You setup the primary and receiver (I think that is the term) folders and replication will happen on any schedule you desire.
The nice thing about DFS is you do not need to know server names. You create the DFS root and give it a name and you access the shared folders that way. With the File Services Role installed, you will be able to create quotas, file blocks, etc. For those of you with active teens in the house, that might be helpful.
The nice thing about DFS is you do not need to know server names. You create the DFS root and give it a name and you access the shared folders that way. With the File Services Role installed, you will be able to create quotas, file blocks, etc. For those of you with active teens in the house, that might be helpful.
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Posted 19 July 2012 - 06:33 PM
DFS is a great concept that I looked into a few years ago. My conclusion was that it was a little unpolished. Great idea, but needed work. Hope that's happened in the interim. The need for 2 servers always ticked me off too. Why not have the files available via some root name regardless of which server they,re on, even if it's only 1 server. That way, you can change the server name if needed.
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Posted 19 July 2012 - 06:40 PM
Replication was setup for high availability. One server will not cut it. I had to setup an instance this week...slicker than you know what......
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Posted 19 July 2012 - 10:30 PM
@pcdoc.
Did you run into any limitations on the amount of files it would sync without buying the Pro version?
I bought the pro verssion after a few days as I was really impressed so I never the free version long enough. I know that others have reported that there is a limit though.
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Posted 19 July 2012 - 11:07 PM
Same here. I bought the pro version after I got tired of the nags. Well worth the money in my opinion.
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Posted 20 July 2012 - 03:22 PM
Replication was setup for high availability. One server will not cut it. I had to setup an instance this week...slicker than you know what......
MS may see it that way, but I still think it would be nice to get the file source abstraction without the 'high availability'.
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Posted 20 July 2012 - 05:48 PM
MS may see it that way, but I still think it would be nice to get the file source abstraction without the 'high availability'.
huh?
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Posted 20 July 2012 - 07:48 PM
huh?
By File Abstraction I just mean that you don't have to know the physical location of the file you want: i.e. DFS style. I just wish we could have that capability without having to have the extra feature of 'high availability'; regular availability would be fine with me.
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Posted 29 July 2012 - 04:28 AM
hi wjburlwjburl
as alternative solution @Max SyncUp doing bi-directional syncing. It is enough to set up it to server only and configure the sync options. it’s worth its price and moreover you get the backup tool and will have no any limitations.
as alternative solution @Max SyncUp doing bi-directional syncing. It is enough to set up it to server only and configure the sync options. it’s worth its price and moreover you get the backup tool and will have no any limitations.
Edited by ArtHen, 29 July 2012 - 04:31 AM.
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