Mode Selection

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Mode Selection

 

The options listed on this page can be accessed from the File Options window.

Standard (update Target Files if Source is newer)

With this mode selection, PeerSync will update files on the Target only if the Source is newer.

Always overwrite (Update Target Files if the Source is newer or older)

This feature automatically overwrites any files in the Target Folder that have a different date\time stamp than their corresponding Source File, even if the Target File is newer. This feature can be used to restore folders to a previous state either for backup/restore operations or to reset files after training operations.

Bi-directional (both directions)

With this feature selected, PeerSync will merge the data of the Source and the Target folders during Scan at Start, interval and scheduled scans. This feature may be ignored during Real-Time and Enhanced Real-Time modes. The following will happen when this feature is selected with the Replicate - Delete unmatched files/folders option enabled:

 

If a File exists in both Source and Target Folders

PeerSync will compare the Modified date/time of the files and update/overwrite the older file with the newer file. If the modified date/time is identical PeerSync will not perform any action.

 

If a File exists in only the Source or Target Folder

PeerSync will compare the Modified, Created and Accessed date/time of the file with the stored Last Run On date/time of the Job. If any of the three file date/times are newer than the stored Last Run On date/time the file will be added, otherwise the file will be deleted.

 

If a Sub-Folder exists in only the Source or Target Folder

The Source will be seen as the primary folder and any sub-folders with content existing on the Source will be added to the Target. If the folder is empty or exists on the Target, PeerSync will compare the Modified, Created and Accessed date/time of the folder with the stored Last Run On date/time of the Job. If any of the folder date/times are newer than the stored Last Run On date/time the folder and all of its contents will be added, otherwise the folder will be deleted.

 

Note:

 

PeerSync now also supports real-time or scheduled bi-directional replication using our TCP replication mode. To achieve real-time bi-directional replication across TCP, PeerSync and PSListener would need to be installed on both the Source and the Target machines. For scheduled bi-directional replication across TCP, PeerSync would need to be installed on one side, while the PSListener on the other. This feature is not supported when using a TCP or FTP Target.

 

 

Related Options

 

 

Notes:        

 

1.The Bi-directional feature is only supported when working with a Normal Source and a Normal or TCP Target.

 

2.The Bi-directional feature may be ignored when using FTP Source or Target.

 

3.The Bi-directional feature may be ignored when using TCP Source.

 

4.The Bi-directional feature is only valid during scans and will be ignored during Real-time monitoring.

 

5.The Bi-directional feature may be ignored when using Compression.

 

6.Non NTFS partitions may behave differently using the Bi-directional mode. You may notice files being retained for up to one day, even if you delete a file from the Source or Target.

 

7.Modifications, such as renames and deletes, of Target Folders are subject to restoration in the Bi-directional mode.