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Synchronization tasks GFI Backup 2011 45
6 Synchronization tasks
6.1 Introduction
Sync tasks enables you to configure a synchronization policy that synchronizes and keeps
updated files and folders between two computers or two devices.
This chapter covers the setting up of a new sync task.
Based on the configuration set by your systems administrator, some or all features
may not be available for your installation of GFI Backup Agent. Contact your systems
administrator for assistance.
6.2 Create a new sync task
1. From the GFI Backup main screen, select File/Folder Sync option.
2. In the General tab, key in the new backup task details. Details are described in Table 14
below.
Table 14 - New Sync task: General tab options
DETAIL
DESCRIPTION
Sync Task name
Defines the sync task name that will be associated with the new task
being created.
Description of Task
<Optional> Key in an optional description of the new sync task being
created.
Task Group
<Optional> Organize related tasks into groups. Select a task group from
the drop-down list or click Edit Task Groups to create a new group.
Click Next to continue setup.