File Distribution & Mirroring - Application & use of PowerSync®'s Replicate feature

Replicate can be useful when you have a "master" source directory containing specific software programs or data files that you want to distribute to client-PCs in a network. Replication is also an effective method of mirroring two computers on a network.

Replicate Feature

PowerSync's Replication is the process whereby one directory is replicated onto another by adding, deleting, and updating files on the destination until they match those on the source. It has the same effect as deleting everything on the destination and then copying everything from the source to the destination. Identical date/time files are not affected and therefore not copied over to the destination.

With PowerSync, a Replicate process can be run automatically (as a stored Auto-Sync™) or manually. A Replicate may be launched automatically by choosing from a full range of PowerSync's Scheduler options.

Benefits to the User

In addition to its significant time saving benefits, Replicate can also improve the availability of current information in multiple locations. Thus faster and better decisions are possible.

Setting up a Replicate

Note: Use Replicate with caution. This function may delete files from the destination directory.

A Replicate process can be started automatically (as a stored Auto-Sync™). When you check the Replicate left to right box in the New Auto-Sync screen, the Replicate Options button becomes available. Selecting (Clicking) this button produces the screen shown below. If you want unmatched files which exist ONLY in the destination (right side) to be erased, then place an X in the box Delete Unmatched in Destination. Please note that this option is selected by default.