(Chronosync will flag cases where uncertainly arises about the most recent file version.) With bidirectional synchronization, users can create or modify files either on their laptop or directly on the network (using another computer, for example), and changes will be reflected in both places. In general we recommend that users choose 'bidirectional' synchronization, which synchronizes new or changed files both from local to network and from network to local storage.
This defines the network volume as the right target:Ĭhronosync can perform different types of synchronization. While there are several ways to define the right target, one easy method is simply to drag the 'sh157' network volume into the 'Right Target' area of the Chronosync document. (See how-to documents for Tiger and below or Leopard and above for assistance.) Note in this case that the network volume 'sh157' is mounted on the Desktop to the right of the Chronosync document: To define the right target as the network storage, first mount the network storage. Note that the left target is already defined by default as sh157's Documents folder. In this case, a user named 'sh157' will configure Chronosync to synchronize his local 'Documents' folder with his network storage. When you first open Chronosync (which can be found under the 'Applications' folder), you'll be presented with a new 'Untitled' document. Chronosync stores these and other configuration settings in individual files. After installation, you'll then want to configure Chronosync by specifying synchronization targets, or the folders you'd like to keep synchronized. Run the installer, accepting defaults as necessary.
#Chronosync license#
After prompting for license agreement, the disk image will mount and display a window:
#Chronosync install#
To install Chronosync, simply double-click the dmg file. (Discounted volume licenses are available if a department or group would like to consider that possibility please contact IAC IT staff.)Įcon Technologies distributes the Chronosync installer as a disk image (dmg) file: A 30-day product demo is available, and single licenses can be purchased from the Econ Technologies online store for $30-$40. We therefore recommend a third-party product called Chronosync, by Econ Technologies. Unlike Windows, MacOSX does not include built-in functionality for file synchronization with IAC network storage. This allows access to all files even without internet access while also ensuring that files are copied to network storage and therefore backed up. In such cases we recommend file synchronization solutions, which synchronize local and network storage when the computer is connected to the campus network. However, laptop users, particularly those who travel often, may need full-time access to all files, regardless of whether internet access is available.
As outlined in the IAC File Storage Overview, we generally encourage users to store files on network storage rather than on local drives for backup and security reasons.
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