(File Server Migration) Using robocopy for file copy and synchronize
Posted by Billy.F in November 11, 2009
Robocopy.exe C:\folder1 D:\folder2 /e /copyall /w:1 /r:1
The “/e” specifies to copy everything, including subfolders. The “/copyall” switch specifies to copy security and file attributes. The “/w:1” switch specifies to wait 1 second before retrying a file if access denied. The “/r:1” switch specifies to retry a failed file 1 time before moving [...]
You cannot make more than one client connection over a NAT device to Windows File Server
Posted by Billy.F in November 3, 2009
When two client computers try to use the server message block (SMB) protocol to connect to the same server across a network address translation (NAT) device, the more recent client connection may reset the earlier client connection. If a client and a server that use the SMB protocol over a NAT device are copying files, [...]
File Server Capacity Tool
Posted by Billy.F in September 29, 2009
File server capacity planning and performance troubleshooting are critical aspects of high-level network administration. Central file servers and distributed client workstations are now the norm in most corporate networks. This structure reduces storage capacity requirements, centralizes backup, increases the availability of files, and simplifies the document revision and review process. However, because data storage and [...]
(Freeware) DeltaCopy
Posted by Billy.F in September 24, 2009
What is DeltaCopy
In general terms, DeltaCopy is an open source, fast incremental backup program. Let’s say you have to backup one file that is 500 MB every night. A normal file copy would copy the entire file even if a few bytes have changed. DeltaCopy, on the other hand, would only copy the part of [...]
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