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Below are answers to some common questions about SyncDat.
Much more detailed information can be found in the documentation. Also feel free to contact us with your questions.
- What exactly does SyncDat do?
- SyncDat compares a local directory tree to a remote directory tree, identifies the differences between them, then copies file data and properties to make the two directory trees identical..
- Why is SyncDat faster than rsync or CIFS based file synchronizers?
- By using its own MTP/IP based file server, SyncDat is able to scan hundreds of thousands of files in a single pass, then transfer changed files with maximum network efficiency. Other synchronization software is slowed by network protocols that were not designed for Wide Area Networks.
- How does it decide which files to move?
- SyncDat compares the file modification date stamps and file sizes to decide whether an update is required. For peer-to-peer synchronization, it records the time of the last synchronization so that updates on both sides can be correctly preserved.
- Does SyncDat scan file contents?
- No. Only file properties are compared, avoiding the overhead of reading every byte of every file. This allows you to run synchronizations with minimal impact on system performance.
- Does SyncDat require special hardware?
- No. Like all MTP/IP applications, SyncDat is entirely software based. The server and client components are light-weight and can be rapidly installed.
- What networks are supported?
- Any IP network capable of handling UDP datagrams can run SyncDat. SSL and other TCP tunneling VPNs are not supported. You may need to open a single firewall port.
- What platforms are supported?
- SyncDat can transfer data between Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and most unix-like operating systems. See technical note 004 for details
- Can I try SyncDat for myself?
- Yes. You may obtain a free trial online, or contact a DEI representative, to obtain your free trial.
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