Synching between 2 drives (mirroring)

[duderoo]

Does anyone know of a tool that can be used to synch a specific folder between 2 drives and keep them up to date when the main folder is changed?

 

[PHTech]

Does anyone know of a tool that can be used to synch a specific folder between 2 drives and keep them up to date when the main folder is changed?

The only way that I can think of now is using RAID. If your motherboard can support RAID, then most likely you will find a software utility to use for RAID. U can adjust the RAID level and with some software RAID options, one can mirror certain files/folders. Using hardware RAID, you can configure it in the RAID BIOS for disk mirroring, spanning, etc...

 

[duderoo]

Do the discs need to be of the exact same size and where can I get this utility.

 

[bdt]

You really should/actually look around the forums more, this subject has been covered extensively. But to précis:
- MSFT SyncToy
- Mirrorfolder (covered here)
- Synchromagic Pro
...happy sorting.

 

[Nod]

You can create a "Briefcase", and then simply drag the folder you want "mirrored" into it. You can them simply right-click to sync it, and there is also some other settings (I think). It's part of XP, so no other software needed.

 

[qdada]

You really should/actually look around the forums more, this subject has been covered extensively. But to précis:
- MSFT SyncToy
- Mirrorfolder (covered here)
- Synchromagic Pro
...happy sorting.

i am very impressed with SyncToy

 

[duderoo]

i am very impressed with SyncToy

It seems to be the only free one available out of the the 3.

Thanks for the input.

 

[HvRooyen]

Also have a look at SyncBack freeware version at:
http://www.2brightsparks.com/freeware/freeware-hub.html