File Locking

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File Locking

The File Locking page in the Edit File Synchronization Configuration wizard presents options pertaining to how source and target files are locked by Peer Management Center.

To modify file locking options:

FS-Edit Job-File Locking

Modify these fields as needed:

Enable Source Snapshot Sync.

If enabled, a snapshot copy of the source file will be created for files that meet the snapshot configuration criteria below, and this copy will be used for synchronization purposes.  In addition, no file handle will be held on the source file except while making a copy of the file.

Snapshot Copy Max File Size (MB)

The maximum file size for which source snapshot synchronization will be utilized.

Snapshot Copy File Extensions

A comma-separated list of file extensions for which source snapshot synchronization will be utilized.

Enable Sync. On Save

If enabled, this feature will allow supported file types to be synchronized after a user saves a file, rather than waiting for the file to close.

Included File Extensions

A comma separated list of file extensions for which to enable the Sync. On Save feature.

Synchronization Delay (Seconds)

The number of seconds to wait after a file has been saved before initiating a synchronization of the file.