File Synchronization



File synchronization, in its simplest form, is automatic copying. Handy Backup supports file and folder synchronization. In the file synchronization process the files from a specified directory on one system are mirrored to a directory in a second system. Whenever changes are made, or at specified points, the computers communicate and share any changes that have been made to the directory or files.


Backup Term of the Day:

copy
noun (pl. copies) 1 a thing made to be similar or identical to another. 2 a single specimen of a... (more about copy)

Backup Terms Glossary

The current glossary explains various terms that you may come across while working with Handy Backup or other backup software. Handy Backup is a popular utility for Windows that is famous for its flexibility and ease of use.


Other terms from File Management

Backup history

Backup history is a composition of backups, performed during the recent period. It is a good idea to keep the... (more about Backup history...)


File Compression

File compression is being used more frequently. Commonly referred to as 'Zipping' after the most popular compression programs (PKZip, and... (more about File Compression...)


Overwrite

"To overwrite" means to record or copy new data over existing data, as in when a file or directory is... (more about Overwrite...)


Self-extracting file

Self-extracting file A self-extracting file is a type of file that contains other files that have been compressed (typically through a... (more about Self-extracting file...)


Tower of Hanoi backup

The Tower of Hanoi backup is a backup, performed according to the Tower of Hanoi rotation schedule. Currently, Handy Backup... (more about Tower of Hanoi backup...)


Windows file synchronization

Windows file synchronization is the process of synchronizing (making identical) windows system files and folders in order to keep two... (more about Windows file synchronization...)


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