ByteReplicator
Overview
ByteReplicator is an option (for PeerSync Workstation and PeerSync
Server) that allows you to transfer just the changed data in a file when synchronizing,
instead of the entire file.
Byte-Level Replication can be beneficial when trying to synchronize large files where only a small amount of data has changed, or when there is a slow
connection between the source machine and target machine.
Licensing
The "ByteReplicator" allows PeerSync to send byte level changes from the source
machine to the target machine without sending the entire file. A "Remote Connection
License" ($249 each) is required for each target machine receiving byte level changes.
The PeerSync application is installed on the source machine A, and a small application,
PSListener (required to support ByteReplicator options), is installed on the target
machine B (C, D, etc). If a file on the source is changed, PeerSync sends just the
changed segments of the file to the corresponding targets.
Platform
Windows 2000/2003/XP/Vista
Key Features
- Adjustable Block Segment Size:
This is a useful feature for data transfer. Larger segments require fewer CPU calculations
with greater segment sizes sent across the network, while smaller segments mean
more CPU calculations with reduced bandwidth requirements.
- Optional Data Compression:
ByteReplicator gives you the option of sending data compressed or uncompressed.
In the event of a failed byte level transfer, ByteReplicator offers the option of
retrying the failed transfers by using the selected PeerSync retry features, or
the option of sending the entire file via PeerSync's standard file copy.
- The PSListener:
This supporting application is installed on the target machine and offers extensive
options for performance enhancement and load balancing. These options can be configured
via the PSListener Configuration Utility included in the PSListener installation.
- File Exclusions:
ByteReplicator can exclude specified file types and minimum file sizes from the
byte level replication transfer. If a file type is excluded from byte level
replication, the entire file will be replicated via PeerSync standard file copy.
- Status Reports:
A "Remarks" column has been added to the "Updated" tab on the PeerSync Status screen
which displays additional information/statistics about files updated via ByteReplicator.
Limitations
- ByteReplicator options are not available when using FTP, and can only be used to
targets where PSListener is installed (PSListener runs on Windows 2000/2003/XP/Vista).
Pricing:
For PeerSync Workstation --- $89
For PeerSync Server --- $399
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