Good Windows software to mirror folder, not automatic only?

[Nerevarine]

I'm still new to this, and decided that I want to mirror my music from my PC to my NAS and not back it up for two reasons: 1. Backups usually compress, I want the files to also be shared in Plex from my NAS. 2. I still want it backed up, and also want to keep them on my PC for main usage. And simly keep my PC folders organized.

And since I let drives spin down on my NAS I want to set up what folders to mirror, and with as few clicks/commands as possible just launch the mirroring any time I feel it neccessary. Not automatically.

What software should I use for this?

 

[DrKK]

You want to do it on a Windows box?

If that's the case, the product you want is called "SyncBackFree" by 2brightsparks software.

 

[mjws00]

I've used both syncbackfree and 'create synchronicity'. Both will do what you ask their interfaces and styles are a little different.

I run in a similar mode. I keep everything local, and just touch the button to sync up the NAS when I feel like it.

 

[Nerevarine]

Thank you fellas! I tried SyncBackFree and it seems to be just what I was after.

 

[anodos]

Some versions of windows have a built-in tool called robocopy. It's easy to script. Very lightweight and doesn't require 3rd party software.

Is it just me or does windows seem like it's becoming more and more like *nix. I spend almost more time on windows shell than the GUI some days.

 

[diedrichg]

FreeFileSync has continuous monitoring ability. You could also utilize the BTSync or Syncthing FreeNAS plugins and Windows clients.