Dropbox like software to sync files to my server?

ultim · 25 Mar 2013 at 23:23

Ive got a server and would like to backup/sync all my family files for safe keeping to the server.

As well as syncing files within my network, i would like to sync files from my parents PC (over the internet).

Some dropbox type software would be ideal where i can set which files to sync and automatically sync to my server.

Can someone recommend such software?

paradigm · 26 Mar 2013 at 07:38

Robocopy or Synctoy.

Confused · 26 Mar 2013 at 08:43

I've set up OwnCloud on my Windows Home Server, and have the client installed on my dad's PC for just this purpose. It automatically backs up his photos to my server, where it's then duplicated onto 2 physical discs.

ultim · 26 Mar 2013 at 12:53

OwnCloud sounds like exactly what i need. thanks.

Deleted member 77746 · 26 Mar 2013 at 13:34

OwnCloud is fantastic TBH.

Raumarik · 26 Mar 2013 at 16:55

Crashplan is another option - completely free if you don't use their cloud services and only sync locally or over the 'net to a mates PC.

Super-Spy · 28 Mar 2013 at 11:35

Does Acronis True Image also do this ?

Hellsmk2 · 29 Mar 2013 at 08:24

I'd rate Syncback Free above anything else mentioned here.