Review: What’s the Difference Between Backup and Sync? Read on for a refresher on the difference between backup and sync, and find out why choosing Backblaze over a sync service could be more beneficial to you.
It is a handy and highly-customizable utility that allows you to easily backup files or synchronize folders.We hear it all the time: “I don’t need to back up my data, it’s already synced.” But backing up your data and syncing your data are two different animals-only a backup service actually protects all of your data while also making it accessible to you even when you’re away from your computer.Īre you using a sync service like Dropbox or OneDrive without a backup solution? If so, we’ll make the case for why you should use backup over sync, including the Backblaze features you won’t find from a sync service. SyncBack combines the ease of use with a multitude of features for expert users. One interesting feature of the application is that it offers you the possibility to simulate a job, meaning that no file is really copied, but a report is generated. To make sure that the computer performed the selected job, you can receive the log file on your email address. In order to save space when doing a backup, the files can be compressed into an archive.Īlso, you can optionally choose to be prompted for file deletions, as well as verify that the files are copied correctly. In addition to this, the program offers you the possibility to easily filter the copied files and folders. There are some features that are only available for experts, such as customizing the comparing attributes for the sync jobs or setting which programs should be closed / started before and after performing the job. But no matter what you choose, the program provides you with multiple options to customize your sync / backup profile.įor example, you have to choose the desired action in different situations, such as when a file can be found only in the destination folder. If you are a beginner, you can use the 'Easy' mode, while the 'Expert' mode is destined for professionals. Furthermore, the destination directory can be on a FTP server, as well as on a network computer. The program can be used with files and folders on your hard drive, CDs, DVDs or USB drives. The first step is to choose the source and destination folders, as well as the job type. Besides, you have the possibility to schedule jobs, so you don't need to configure another profile every time. Although this can take time, the available options cover a wide range of situations that may occur when performing a backup or synchronizing two directories. When running SyncBack for the first time, you have to setup a customized profile. SyncBack is an easy to use application designed to help you set and perform backup and synchronization jobs.
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