Question about a RSync alternative for Windows that functions.
Question about a RSync alternative for Windows that functions.
Hello IT Pros, I handle numerous Linux boxes but recently acquired a company with Windows servers. We need to move data from these servers to our Windows servers across the site-to-site VPN. I'm looking for a reliable solution to copy over 100TB. I've tried Robocopy, which is slow (likely due to SMB latency), and haven't been able to get rsync working properly. Is there any RSYNC option for Windows that could help?
Because you clearly have the Linux side sorted, why not simply install an operating system like Ubuntu inside a virtual machine on a server and carry out the transfer? Though handling 100TB will still be very time-consuming regardless of the method used.
We encountered a comparable situation, though I’m not a Linux expert. I’ve noticed how Linux admins rely on Rsync. I came across something similar when trying to copy large data sets across Windows servers, which led me to use a tool named gs richcopy enterprise. It functions much like Rsync (as far as I understand). You set up a client on the source and an agent on the destination, then transfer the data via a single TCP port. It supports multiple channels and multithreading. They refer to it as RTA. It performs light replication and compresses files during transfer, which is quite efficient. It’s not free, but it’s also not costly.
I have already reached out to Gs Richcopy regarding assistance.
Gs Richcopy 360 has already assisted me, and the Enterprise version performs well for us.
Another inquiry, how familiar are you with RTA?
You might consider using Rsync for Windows through Cygwin or WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux). These options can provide a stronger method for moving big data sets quickly. WSL may give a more seamless feel since it works more naturally within Windows settings. Another choice is FastCopy, which is recognized for being quicker than Robocopy during extensive transfers. Ensure you're using SMB 3.0 or newer for improved results if you're relying on SMB.
Your suggestion is good, but now Gs Richcopy 360 has shortened the path for us, and now it handles everything