Data synchronization is a process of keeping data identical in two or more synchronized folders. These folders may be located on the same computer or on different computers connected via a local network or via the Internet. When you create, copy, modify or delete a file or a subfolder in your sync folder, the same action is automatically done in the other sync folders. And vice versa - when something changes in the other sync folders, the same change is done in your folder.
Data synchronization cannot operate via a proxy server.
Synchronization is very useful when you want to have the same files (photos, music, videos or other documents) on several of your computers, or if you want to easily exchange such files with your relatives, friends or colleagues. For more information see What you can and cannot synchronize.
If you want to view the photos taken by your friend who has come back from a vacation, you do not need to go to his home. If both you and your friend have Acronis True Image Home 2012 installed, simply create a sync between folders on your computer and your friend’s computer. Then, ask your friend to place the photos into the sync folder. The program will immediately start copying the photos to your computer, quickly and easily. For more information see Synchronization examples.
You can create on your computer as many synchronizations as you need. If you sync data between computers, you may assign only one sync folder from each side. The number of sync participants is not limited. You may synchronize all your computers and invite for synchronization all your friends. Every sync connection is separate from the others, and may be protected from unauthorized access with a password and encryption. To ensure secure data transfers between computers, the program uses encryption protocols.
With Acronis True Image Home 2012 you can also save every change that is made in the sync folders. These changes are reflected in file versions that are stored on the remote Acronis server. If any data change was made by mistake, you can view all the version history and rollback to the correct file version. For more information see Versions of synced files.
Acronis True Image Home 2012 uses a sophisticated algorithm for resolving conflicts that may occur during synchronization. For example, a conflict occurs when two users independently modify a synchronized file on their computers. Other types of conflicts are also possible. The program prevents data loss in all possible conflict scenarios. For more information see Sync conflict resolution.
Data synchronization and Acronis True Image Home 2012 update or upgrade
The files in your sync folders remain synchronized after updates or upgrades of Acronis True Image Home 2012. If you uninstall the program from a computer, the computer is removed from all synchronizations in which it has participated. This does not necessarily mean that the syncs initiated on the computer automatically turn off on the other computers. They continue working if there remains at least one participating computer.
Data synchronization in trial version of Acronis True Image Home 2012
If you use a trial version of Acronis True Image Home 2012, the data synchronization option is available for you without any limitations. But pay attention that after the trial period expires: