Conclusions
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9. Conclusions
Conclusions
Choice is a great thing in software, since once size does not fit all. Among the six synchronization software choices that we looked at in this go around, there were certainly a few standouts.
Super Flexible File Syncronizer almost does it all, including the time sync option, which could really be a lifesaver. The lack of USB Flash drive detection is a bit of a pain, but there are other solutions if that’s a problem for you.
Mirror Folder is also a solid choice that compares favorably against both the alternatives in this review and our prior one. The ability to do both remote and local synchronization, coupled with real time synchronization, is a real bonus.
Still, even with these six new synchronization software products as part of the roundup (added to the first seven), GoodSync/Allway Sync and BeInSync still really stand out from the rest of the pack.
The comments from the first synchronization review clearly indicate that everyone has their favorite tool. Whether it is favored because it was easy to install, or simply because it was the first tool a user tried and it just “worked”, that doesn’t necessarily matter. The bottom line is that if you have a need to sync your data, you’re not alone, and you certainly are not lacking in terms of choices.
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I use robocopy from Microsoft's server administrators resource kit. I'm still thinking I'm using the best tool after having read this article.
I'm using Allway Sync which is a freebie, and USB Detect & Launch to automate the sync process when my backup HD is attached.
A few years back I beta tested the windows GUI for Synchronex by Xellsoft. Based on Python scripting for the power hungry or point and click simplicity for the timid are both available. Dozens of backup and Synchronization options are at your beck and call just by using the built in wizards - including Webdav, ftp, sftp, lan, internet, xvs, shadow copying, zip and the list could go on! It includes integration with the windows scheduler and to top it all off there is a Linux version as well!
I have used Synchronex since the close of the beta and I will continue to use it to maintain a secure sync across my own LAN as well as the internet for the foreseeable future.