An Explanation of the Synchronize Process
A Synchronisation copies files in both directions: from the source to the destination, and from the destination to the source.
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Note that the Destination and Source need enough free disk space to exchange the data. |
SyncBackSE V4 introduced Smart Synchronization which copies files in both directions, but it also keeps a history of where files were during the last synchronisation. This allows for much finer control over what actions to take based on what has changed, and also allows it to detect changes such as the file only being modified in the source or destination.
It is advisable to use Smart Synchronisation instead of the old style Synchronization.
Note that the synchronization process is not the same as a backup process.
What is the difference between Synchronisation and Smart Synchronisation?
Smart Synchronisation keeps track of what changed the last time the profile was run so that it knows if a file has been deleted, created, or changed since the last profile run. This helps you (and SyncBackSE) make an informed decision about what to do when something changes. It also gives you a comprehensive choice of options on what to do with a file when specific things happen, e.g. the file is deleted for the source but not the destination. Regular synchronisation does not keep track of changes and has a limited set of options. Whenever possible you should use Smart Synchronisation instead of regular synchronisation.
Synchronizing the Source and the Destination
Here's an example of a computer drive being synchronized with an external hard disk. Files will be synchronised between the source and the destination:
Usage: You use two separate drives, one for business, another for home use. Some files are on both drives, like your diary. Synchronization ensures that whatever drive you work on, the other drive is updated with your new diary items.
A second example shows a laptop (Source) and workstation (Destination) being synchronized:
Usage: You work on the move and at home and want to ensure both your laptop and workstation have the same up to date files. You achieve this by Synchronizing your two computers.
The third example shows a synchronization running from one network computer to another:
Usage: You work on a networked computer and often change files that others will also view and change during the course of a day. Synchronization helps to ensure that whoever is working on the file does so with the most up to date version.
The final example shows a local computer and a memory stick being synchronized:
Usage: You've updated many documents over the course of the day. At one point you used a memory stick to load some documents as you worked on a computer other than your usual one, but you can't remember the exact name of those documents. When you return to your main computer you run your synchronization profile. SyncBackSE copies files in both directions, ensuring that both the memory stick and your main computer have the same up to date documents.
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