I'm having trouble figuring out which backup or sync tool is right for my needs.
I'm having trouble figuring out which backup or sync tool is right for my needs.
I'm a composer, not someone familiar with IT jargon!
I manage two computers—a desktop and a laptop acting as two DAWs. I need an app that keeps them synchronized while also handling backups.
Right now I use Resiliosync and iDrive, but both have drawbacks. I’d like something that does both tasks at once.
Both machines run Windows 10, each with a 1TB internal SSD and two 4TB external SSDs for audio/video files. OneDrive works but it copies all external data into the internal drive when you move them to the OneDrive folder. I’ve tried using symlinks for this purpose, but they’re no longer reliable.
Do you have a solution that can:
- Sync all data between both computers through cloud backup?
- Let you sync folders outside the main backup folder so duplicates aren’t created?
- Be affordable for 5 to 10TB of storage?
Have you checked out Buddha backup? I haven’t used it myself, but I’ve been watching it for a while and it appears to be one of the few reliable programs that handles both backup and file synchronization, including cloud storage in addition to local tasks. For now, I stick with Macrium Reflect or Acronis True Image for backups, preferring Acronis because you can set specific instructions for backups anywhere, and they actually provide cloud options. It supports full backups or incremental ones if you only want to save files that have changed.
However, it does come with a cost. I’m not sure what the current value is, but it seems like another company has shifted toward subscription models. Typically, you can find a five-machine license for around 60 to 75 dollars, though it might be cheaper for a few machines or even less. It’s worth considering, especially since I’ve used Acronis for years with a perpetual license and my current plan isn’t enough for all my needs.
What you’re really aiming to achieve is probably overcoming certain limitations, right?
Thanks for the response. The main drawback of resilio sync is that it requires both devices to be active simultaneously for synchronization. iDrive also feels quite slow and difficult to use. If I could connect the two devices through a straightforward cloud or backup method, it would address several issues at once.
I'm considering putting money into a NAS unit now, even though it requires a significant initial investment. A few reasons that come to mind are:
It would serve as a reliable "source of truth" for your files.
You could attach a folder there like another storage device. From there, you can use an application to send updates from any computer you're using.
NAS devices usually include backup capabilities by design.
Many of these features can be configured automatically, so you won't need to worry about it once everything is set up.
Yeah, it looks like you're repeating similar points rather than following a natural flow. I understand that if your system faces issues in real time and data is mirrored to another location simultaneously, everything should remain safe. Backups are usually set up at specific times—like the end of work sessions or daily—to ensure continuity. You can also use various backup methods to prevent problems with corrupted or infected snapshots. This process might happen multiple times a day, depending on your storage setup.
But honestly, a NAS could also be a good option here.