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    Is there an SFTP sync tool that can compare files

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by octavia, Jun 6, 2009.

  1. octavia

    octavia Notebook Evangelist

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    I've already browsed these fora but I haven't found anything. Is there a Windows-compatible application that can compare a local and an SFTP folder for changes and keep them synced ( mirror)? I know that Rssh can do it, but I was thinking of something more user-friendly.

    Thanks.
     
  2. swarmer

    swarmer beep beep

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    Syncback Pro ($50, but Google for coupons) claims to do that... I use the free version of Syncback and I like it, but the free version doesn't handle SFTP and I haven't used the paid versions.

    Alternatively, if you can mount the SFTP as a drive, then I'd think you could probably use any sync program you want.
     
  3. octavia

    octavia Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks, I downloaded the demo.
     
  4. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    I was looking for something like this a week or two ago. http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=385879

    I ended up with a software called Goodsync. It is very good for SFTP and multiple server syncs. You can analyze both folders for file differences before syncing.

    The settings can be a bit advanced but once its setup correctly it does exactly what you want it do. Its automatic syncing is very reliable.

    Download the trial mode.
     
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    Christoph.krn Notebook Evangelist

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    octavia Notebook Evangelist

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    Syncback is doing the job wonderfully. For some reason, I can't get WinSCP to work. I'll give it another try tho', same as Goodsync, because Syncback Pro is $50!
     
  7. davepermen

    davepermen Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    ok. goodsync, allwaysync, suresync are all the same. what's going on with that product? i bought it years ago, it works great. but somehow, that scares me.