Back-up software...?!

[Iron Keys]

What it ain't, my IllBrethren...!?

I'm looking for software, preferably cheap/free(if such is available), that will do a good job in backing up my files.

What I want it to do;
- Option to chose how often it 'syncs' files. (and to not delete files deleted from comp)
- Option to backup from/to specific drive locations.


I find most backup software will just backup all your audio files together, all your image files together, and so on.
I find this un-useful for what I want to do. I want to keep all my specific project-related files together. As they are in their original folders.


It seems most backup software is opting for the 'oh lets just group similar files together'.

Know of any good ones?

 

[thedreampolice]

The future belongs to Gobbler!

http://www.gobbler.com/

 

[Iron Keys]

Interesting stuff!!!

They're still working on a windows one though.

Anyone know any not-online ones? Would be real helpful!

 

[thedreampolice]

oh, well why not just use windows backup?

 

[Iron Keys]

Because it doesn't allow me to back up from/to specific drive locations.

I want all my beat/project files stored in their relevant locations, I don't want the project file being stored along with miscelaneous crap, while the relevant audio for that project is stored along with random mp3s.

It's whack. Software that came with the drive does the same thing. Suitable perhaps for normal consumers, not so much when you got specific purpose in mind.

 

[thedreampolice]

ahh, sounds like you need Synctoy!

http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=15155

 

[Iron Keys]

Oooh, you gangsta. This is looking like exactly what I was looking for! Or at least close enough.

Is it an official windows/microsoft application too?

 

[Iron Keys]

I'ma get on dl'ing this. Nice one for this. Mega appreciated.

 

[thedreampolice]

No worries bro and yea it is an official Microsoft app, I use it all the time!

 

[Iron Keys]

Can you set how often it syncs? Does it require running constantly?
Can you set it so that if you delete a file from your computer, it doesn't delete from the sync/backup?

 

[Iron Keys]

Do you know which one I'm supposed to download if I'm using 32-bit system?

 

[thedreampolice]

the one labeled X86

 

[Iron Keys]

mad love.

 

[dacalion]

Iron Keys, let me know how this works out for you...I can imagine some very practical uses for this.

 

[Iron Keys]

Got it downloaded, just plugged in my second external/backup.

I've already got folders I copy pasted to those drives... I'm hopefully going to be able to point the relevant folders to eachother n watch it work its magic. Will let know how it all goes.

 

[dacalion]

Thanks!

UPDATE: Oh yeah this is handy! Perfect for what I was needing.

 

[Iron Keys]

I've just installed and got it running right now. Hopefully it works a gem.

I love the options to be able to either 'Synchronise', 'Echo' or 'Contribute' ... the latter is what I'm going for.

I'll update on how it goes!

Had any luck with it, Dacalion?

 

[dacalion]

Oh yeah, working great for me bro, I've transferred 500gb of backup data. It's much easier/better than drag and drop!

 

[drex]

sorry if I missed the lingo, does synctoy dedupe across multiple folders?
I was looking at a program called audio dedupe for a similar purpose.
whats the final verdict on this?

 

[dacalion]

To my knowledge it does one at a time.

My final verdict is it's dope and hassle-less. Perfect for what I was doing.