Real-Time One Way Synchronization/Replication

 

Purpose & Scope
Real-Time replication of files from a single server to a second server for purposes of backup,data availability, or loading balancing.

Procedure

Preparation:

The PeerSync installation should be installed on the Source Server. The Source Server will be the server where data is modified by users, applications, etc.

1. Start PeerSync Profiler.

2. Click on the Job menu at the top and choose Add then select Job with Defaults.

3. Change the drop-down list in the top left from Basic to Advanced.

4. In the Folder Selection window, enter the local drive path that needs to be replicated in the Source Folder field. Enter the UNC path or mapped drive letter for the destination of the replicated data in the Target Folder field.

5. In the File Options window, check the options Add-synchronize new files and Update-synchronize existing files. If you would like file and folder deletion events to be replicated to the second server, check the option Replicate-Delete unmatched files. If this is enabled, we recommend clicking on the Deletion Options… button and selecting a folder or Recycling Bin to place the deleted files in, otherwise files will be permanently deleted from the system.

6. In the Automation window, check the option Use real-time monitoring. Click on the Real-Time Options … button and check the option Use enhanced real-time monitoring (File Level Change Detection). This will ensure Real-Time events are monitored and processed.

7. In the Miscellaneous window, select Use intermediate file during copy.

8. (Optional) In the StartUp/Services window, choose the desired startup method.

In order to setup PeerSync to run unattended as a service, choose Install as an NT Service.

Note: If running as a service, make sure the service is using a non-local system account, such as domain admin or any other account that has access to the replicated directories.

9. Save the profile by going to the File menu and choosing Save or Save As.

10. Run PeerSync by going to the Run/View Current Profile.


Additional Comments

Applies To

Product(s): PeerSync

Versions(s): All Supported Versions





Article ID: KBA-01047

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