Glossary

Synchronization

Updating any existing files or adding new files in the Target Folder using the Source Folder as the guide. When completed, the Target Folder should contain all of the files in the Source Folder with matching content and time stamps.        

Replication

Same as synchronization, except files that are in the Target Folder that do not have a matching Source File will be deleted.

Profiles

A Profile is a description of a complete synchronization scenario. Profiles can contain many Source-Target combinations allowing the end-user to define very detailed file synchronizations and run them all within a single request. For example, you could build a Profile that contains Multiple Source and Target Folders such as:

Each of these Source - Target entries can then be further detailed with more than 65 options each making each entry a completely self contained process, and still allowing it to be run as part of a bigger set or Profile.

Jobs

A Job is a single entry in a Profile. A Profile can contain from one to 255 Jobs and each Job contains more than 65 individual option settings.

Real-Time Mode

In this mode of operation, PeerSync will automatically detect changes made to the Source Folder(s) and execute the synchronization options selected for the matching Job. Typically, the Target Folder is updated with the Source Folder change within moments of the change. Note that PeerSync may have completed the operation before Windows actually displays the change in the Target Folder Explorer window.

Scheduled Mode

In this mode of operation, PeerSync will execute the designated Job at the selected time. Each Job in the Profile can have the same or different time interval.