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Synchronization tasks  GFI Backup 2011  49 
OPTION 
DESCRIPTION 
Remote location using FTP 
Syncs with a remote FTP location. Provide the following information 
to configure this sync: 
  Host name - The host name or IP address of the FTP server. 
  Port - TCP/IP port used to connect to the FTP server. Default 
port is 21. 
  Username & Password - Credentials that have write access to 
the FTP server. 
  Initial remote directory - The initial directory that the backup 
will revert to on logging in the FTP server. 
  Passive mode - Use this option to initiate FTP sessions in 
passive mode. By default, GFI Backup initiates FTP sessions in 
active mode. 
  Use proxy - Connect to the FTP server using a proxy server. 
Click Proxy Settings and provide proxy server settings. 
  Save Connection - Click to save new connection. 
  Test Connection - Click to test connection set up. 
  FTP Connections - Click to choose a previously saved 
connection. 
Click Next to continue setup. 
Screenshot 30 - New Sync task: Synchronization tab 










