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      What is rsync and how is it used? - x360Sync

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      Written By Tami Sutcliffe (Super Administrator)

      Updated at July 27th, 2021

      Overview

      With x360Sync, your data is synchronized as efficiently as possible. When large, compressible files over 1MB are placed in the sync queue, x360Sync utilizes an rsync-based syncing method that compares the existing version with the updated version, and will only transfer the changed portion. For example, if you edit one row of a large Excel spreadsheet, that change will be detected, and only that row will be synchronized. In this way, x360Sync will never unnecessarily re-upload a file or waste bandwidth, resulting in efficient, quick, and safe file syncing. 

      File Types Not Compressible

      When dealing with files that are not compressible, the rsync method cannot be utilized. These file types will still be synchronized, but must be entirely re-uploaded. Non-compressible file types include:

      • .mis
      • .rm
      • .3gp
      • .dts
      • .avi
      • .aac
      • .divx
      • .ac3
      • .flv
      • .ape
      • .m4v
      • .fla
      • .mkv
      • .flac
      • .mov
      • .m4a
      • .mp4
      • .mp1
      • .mpg
      • .mp2
      • .mpeg
      • .mp3
      • .vob
      • .ogg
      • .wmv
      • .wma
      • .bik
      • .mv
      • .qt
      • .mk

       


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