BestSync 2009 is a professional utility for following solutions: synchronize files between PCs by utilizing network storage, FTP server, USB drive; synchronize Outlook (mail, contact, schedule etc) and Windows Mail between PCs by utilizing network storage, FTP server, USB drive; backup your critical files to the external hard disk, network storage, FTP server etc automatically. You can publish your web site conveniently by FTP. Only updated files are transferred to, and deleted files are removed from your web site. BestSync 2009 has an easy to use interface. It allows copying opened/locked file, backup database, secure your data by compression and encryption, prevent file from being corrupted at any occasion. You can resume transfer file from last breakpoint to copy large file in unstable network. The apoplication supports FTP proxy server to sync files behind the file wall. It runs as Windows Service, no user is needed to logon. 7.Real-time sync function to copy files immediately after change are added. You can use flexible schedule to sync or backup file automatically nad manage the history versions of the files and restore them when it is needed.
What's new in this version:
Version 4.2.20 improved the file and folder selecting dialogbox to select multiple folders in the "My Documents" folder and other minor improvements.
Pros: Great for file backups from laptops to a home network drive
Because using just file sync, secure knowing that the backed up files are always readable, even with out any special application installed (no proprietary database structure used).
Cons: Doesn't detect and track versioning history on files (preferably using hardlinks, not database).
Would like to be able to set up multiple folder backups in one process, rather than having to create separate tasks -- but not a big issue.
Summary: We are a family of laptops and external USB drives for storing our massive photography and media collection. Thus, I've been looking for an easy to use system that would automatically backup our files to the home server's network drive, with protect... read more >>
