Some replication scenarios call for one or more copies of a single "master" folder.
One-Way "Master Folder", Exact Replica
To ensure that all Folder Bs contain only files and folder structures that are present in the "master" Folder A, use the "sync deletes and delete extra files on Folder B" sync delete option.
Folder A Action |
Folder B Action |
Sync Task Reaction |
---|---|---|
Add, update or rename |
- |
Add, update or rename |
Delete |
- |
Delete |
- |
Add file or folder |
Delete related file or folder |
- |
Rename file or folder |
Delete renamed file or folder |
- |
Update file |
Overwrite updated file |
- |
Delete |
Replace file or folder |
One-Way "Master Folder", Extra Files on Folder B Are OK
If "extra" files and folders on Folder B that do not exist in the "master" Folder A are acceptable, use the "sync deletes" sync delete option.
Folder A Action |
Folder B Action |
Sync Task Reaction |
---|---|---|
Add, update or rename |
- |
Add, update or rename |
Delete |
- |
Delete |
- |
Add or update |
(nothing) |
- |
Rename file or folder |
Copy original file |
- |
Delete |
Replace file or folder |
One-Way "Master Folder", Keep Content on Folder B After It has neen Deleted from Folder A
If you want content and folders replicated to Folder B from Folder A to remain on Folder B after the originals have been deleted from Folder A, use the "ignore deletes" sync delete option.
Folder A Action |
Folder B Action |
Sync Task Reaction |
---|---|---|
Add, update or rename |
- |
Add, update or rename |
Delete |
- |
(nothing) |
- |
Add, update or rename |
(nothing) |
- |
Delete |
Replace file or folder |