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Title: Software to Sync DNS-323 with Remote Hard Drive, Possible?
Post by: netmation on September 09, 2008, 02:08:52 PM

Any ideas on the best software solution that would sync my DNS-323 in the office with specific directories on my Home Media Center PC.  So I would have a backup of everything in two locations?

Title: Re: Software to Sync DNS-323 with Remote Hard Drive, Possible?
Post by: jswashburn on September 09, 2008, 04:18:49 PM

A quick search revealed a programmed called Allway Sync at http://allwaysync.com/ (http://allwaysync.com/) You just need it to run on your Media Center PC and use the DNS-323 to store the replicated data.

I've never used this program nor have a heard of it. But I have seen other such programs of this nature on file servers in different locations (used for local caching).

BTW, it only took me 2 seconds to search. It's all about the "google fu".  8) Now go forth and search young padawan!  ;D

Title: Re: Software to Sync DNS-323 with Remote Hard Drive, Possible?
Post by: netmation on September 10, 2008, 10:02:00 AM

Thanks for the info.  Yes, I am aware of Google, but my question was related to the "best"; or in other words solutions people have successfully used.  Just looking for any opinions out there to help my search.  Thanks again.

Title: Re: Software to Sync DNS-323 with Remote Hard Drive, Possible?
Post by: sdhome on September 13, 2008, 06:02:10 AM

I've used SyncBackSE for backing up and/or synchronizing files for years. There is also a free version, SyncBack, with fewer features that may suit you. I'm now using it on my newly purchased DNS-321 and so far it works fine. It has a tremendous number of features including:
  1. Compress and encrypt backed up files
  2. Unattended scheduling
  3. Variables for setting path, etc

Title: Re: Software to Sync DNS-323 with Remote Hard Drive, Possible?
Post by: Cliff on October 28, 2008, 01:30:05 PM

Have you looked at the free MS SyncToy app? It would do what you're looking for.

Title: Re: Software to Sync DNS-323 with Remote Hard Drive, Possible?
Post by: Sumdumphuc on October 28, 2008, 05:14:59 PM

I use allway sync (http://www.allwaysync.com/) and have had zero problems with it. I have only used the free version.
I like the fact that they have formatted the software to fit all types of people.

1. allway sync (http://www.allwaysync.com/) (standard)
2. allway sync (http://www.allwaysync.com/) and go (can install on a flash drive)
3. allway sync (http://www.allwaysync.com/) and go .paf (Portable Apps format)
4. allway sync (http://www.allwaysync.com/) U3 (U3 platform)

so you can get the right installation to suite your needs.

you can also look at another sync software that has a good easy setup
smartsync (http://www.smartsync.com/)

the free version of allway sync (http://www.allwaysync.com/) is a great product.

Title: Re: Software to Sync DNS-323 with Remote Hard Drive, Possible?
Post by: bigclaw on October 28, 2008, 06:52:20 PM

I second Microsoft's SyncToy 2.0. I've been using it for a while.

Title: Re: Software to Sync DNS-323 with Remote Hard Drive, Possible?
Post by: hilaireg on October 29, 2008, 08:45:12 PM

I've been using a product called Beyond Compare (http://www.scootersoftware.com/); you have to purchase it after the 30-day trial but it's worth absolutely every penny.

HTH,