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BITS vs. ROBOCOPY

BITS vs. ROBOCOPY

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10-27-2023, 11:17 PM
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Hi everyone, I'm currently working with a PowerShell script and came across BITS. Would it be better or faster than robocopy? Things like speed and reliability. Thanks in advance! PS: Basically, what's the difference?
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10-27-2023, 11:17 PM #1

Hi everyone, I'm currently working with a PowerShell script and came across BITS. Would it be better or faster than robocopy? Things like speed and reliability. Thanks in advance! PS: Basically, what's the difference?

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10-28-2023, 07:06 AM
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They function very differently. It’s unclear what your intentions are, but here’s the essential overview: Robocopy focuses on swiftly moving files between nearby storage locations, prioritizing speed and precision while managing file system details like permissions. It’s straightforward and adaptable. BITS, on the other hand, excels at transmitting data over long distances or the internet, offering features such as transit redundancy and complex central setup, capable of handling large networks. They serve distinct purposes—use Robocopy for local transfers and BITS for wide-scale communication.
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10-28-2023, 07:06 AM #2

They function very differently. It’s unclear what your intentions are, but here’s the essential overview: Robocopy focuses on swiftly moving files between nearby storage locations, prioritizing speed and precision while managing file system details like permissions. It’s straightforward and adaptable. BITS, on the other hand, excels at transmitting data over long distances or the internet, offering features such as transit redundancy and complex central setup, capable of handling large networks. They serve distinct purposes—use Robocopy for local transfers and BITS for wide-scale communication.

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10-29-2023, 10:02 PM
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Currently I rely on it just for local copy tasks, but soon I plan to keep my data on a local server. That’s why I’ll switch to robocopy. Regarding scalability, I’m not concerned right now—I only have around 50TB and don’t need extreme redundancy, so it shouldn’t be a problem. @Tabs Thanks for your assistance; your information was really helpful.
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10-29-2023, 10:02 PM #3

Currently I rely on it just for local copy tasks, but soon I plan to keep my data on a local server. That’s why I’ll switch to robocopy. Regarding scalability, I’m not concerned right now—I only have around 50TB and don’t need extreme redundancy, so it shouldn’t be a problem. @Tabs Thanks for your assistance; your information was really helpful.

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