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Offline File Sync

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by marcus

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I have a client that is using RDC to log into their server. Everyone works off of the server and they have their own desktop and folders. All of their data is stored on the server in different shared folders. They want to be able to sync files between the virtual desktop and local desktops for when they travel and do not have access to the internet. I was thinking of a folder on the virtual desktop that they could drag files to and have it sync to the local desktop. Not sure if there is a way to make it work this way. I have tried sync manager and just running into problems. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions on an easy way to do this?
Thanks in advance.
Marcus

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by nexs

Well, I'm sure there's more, but 2 that I'm going to mention.

1: Why are they logging onto a server? That's never a good idea.

2: If they have no access to the internet, there's no way to actively synchronize files between then and the server if they are offsite. They could, however, use something like synctoy to synchronize the two locations (server/remote workstation) when they return.

by marcus

It is a virtual server hosted offsite at a co-location. Basically their virtual office setup so they can acess everything in the office or not. vpn is too slow, backups not reliable, ect.

Not having an internet connection is kinda the point. When then travel and know they will not have a connection (long flight, client office without wifi) they want to be able to work on files "offline" or locally and once there is a connection they can sync those files back to the virtual desktop.

by nexs

Rather than having them log onto the server, I would have their local workstations either map to file locations on the server or point shortcuts (or, as stated below, My Documents) to a 'home' drive on the server.

Then a multitude of synchronization options opens up.

by nexs

But in a small business situation it may be enough to get them by.

by otaku_lord

wholeheartedly. It can cause issues in larger corporate environments. I figured I would mention it because it is built into WinServer and is a viable solution.

by nexs

It has to do with propagating permissions through user shares. Complaining about permissions or some other such issue.

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