Why to use AnyFileBackup Software?
What will you do when you need to synchronize files between various (i) folders, (ii) computers and (iii) servers located in one local area network (LAN) OR in distinct places OR on FTP servers in real time mode? The most obvious solution is to use a special specialized software application. For example you may use download scripts to get files from FTP server OR use standard Windows synchronization utility for file copying over local area network.
Will it help to solve the problem? Generally, it will.
Are there any disadvantages of this approach? – Unfortunately, there are many:
Management Complexity.
Each application has its own settings and interface. Any change in a source or destination folder (computer, server, etc.)
leads to re-configuration of each application which you use for copying. This may become a reason of errors or mistakes and, ultimately, takes a lot of time.
Errors During Copying. You shall always be aware whether file
copying was successful or not: view log of each application and search for error
messages. If you find one you need to run this application again and check copying status again and again until the copying is completed.
Logging Issues. Files backup and synchronisation history is of vital importance. Each application has its own log file in a separate folder.
Copying all the log files to a special folder becomes another boring task. Logs become lager and occupy HDD space. So, you need to monitor HDD free space
periodically and clean up / delete old logs.
Reliability Risks. When all backup and synchronizations synchronization applications are located on one computer / server then it becomes a key
component of your risk management structure. Its reliability and error-free performance are of crucial importance because synchronization entirely depends on these
factors. Such computer / server must satisfy special reliability requirements. You shall keep a close look after this computer / server – its reliable and sable
operation, absence of errors and critical situations like lack of HDD space, HDD read/write errors, system services failures, etc.
These and other numerous disadvantages makes make this ‘standard approach’ ineffective and unreliable. Reliable, trusted and secure file copying, backup and synchronization are not just a technical task but a vital part of your business which may save and protect your money, information and reputation.
Is there an alternative approach which satisfies these requirements? Yes, there is. Let’s list its main objectives:
- Configure copying settings from one application
- Real-time reliable file copying on schedule bases
- Timely detect copying errors and repeatedly copy files which have not been copied due to errors
- Immediately notify system administrator about errors. This will help to eliminate errors early and maintain the entire corporate network safe and stable
- Log and track full copying, backup and synchronization history
- Keep special ‘error log files’ which contain information about all error occurred. This helps to identify and eliminate recurrent errors and, thus, significantly increase the reliability of entire corporate system
- Monitor hardware status of your synchronization / backup server
- Inform system administrator when HDD runs low disk space, about hardware failures and system services errors
How does AnyFileBackup maintain this approach?
- All copying, backup and synchronization tasks are managed by one application
- User-friendly, modern and intuitive interface everywhere
- Multi-user interface with permissions management (similar to Windows users accounts)
- Remote access to AnyFileBackup from any computer with Internet connection and Internet browser
- Real time copying: file will be copied immediately when it appears in a source folder or file content changes
- Flexible schedule allows to configure AnyFileBackup for 24/7/365 operation, including availability of CRON language which is used in UNIX/LINUX systems
- Monitor copying errors. If a file has not been copied (fully or in part partially) AnyFileBackup will make specified number of attempts to copy it again with specified interval between such attempts
- AnyFileBackup will let you know when task starts, when error occurs and when task is completed. AnyFileBackup sends messages through LAN (via Windows Messaging service), by email or SMS (through email gate)
- AnyFileBackup keeps detailed records (logs) with information about all files being copied. There are separate 'error logs' (only errors are tracked). AnyFileBackup can send these logs to system administrator as an attachment to email message or in the body of the email or save it to a hard disk for further analysis
- AnyFileBackup monitors free HDD space required for copying. If HDD free space becomes lower than specified value AnyFileBackup will immediately notify you via LAN or by email.
- AnyFileBackup monitors HDD health using S.M.A.R.T. attributes. AnyFileBackup will immediately notify you about any critical changes in HDD health you via LAN or by email.
- AnyFileBackup monitors overall condition of operating system. When errors messages appear in Windows event logs AnyFileBackup will timely notify you about this.
These are the main features of AnyFileBackup which make it 'one stop shop' solution for file backup, replication, synchronization and copying.
