Backup And Sync Scenario

[mcheiron]

Hi all,

 

I just found BTsync and am wondering if there is a way to get the following scenario worked out:

 

I have four PCs running Windows 7 and 8.  One of them is used as media "server" and back up storage. Is it possible to keep all four synched and have the server also store versions of file and deleted files? One of the Windows 8 machines is a tablet with limited storage, but I still want certain folders being synched to it.

 

Thanks, MCheiron

[dms2013]

Yes!

 

But atm there's no selective sync for the Windows client. So you have to make sure the folder isn't bigger than the storage on the tablet.

 

There is versioning. Per default files are stored in a hidden folder called .SyncHistory for 30 days and files 1GB or smaller. (this you can change to whatever suits you)

 

Download BTSync and try it out, it's really easy to get started.

[mcheiron]

Thanks dms2013. What do you mean with "selective sync"?

 

I was thinking that I could sync only essential folders with my tablet and do complete synchronization with my server. Additionally, I also thought that I could turn Windows own versioning on on the server.

 

BTW, I installed BTsync and was prompted with a virus alert from my Avira AV, newest virus definition. I think it is a false positive since I downloaded it directly from bittorrent.com.

 

Thanks, MCheiron

[dms2013]

Selective sync would be that you could add a folder larger than your tablets hard drive. And you choose which of the files inside you want to sync when you want them.

But that is not for Windows yet.

So for now. Make sure the folder isn't too big.

Too bad about the virus warning.

I guess you have to trust them, and if you download it from bittorrent.com you can relax.