SyncEXPnet - Synchronize file, folder and database across the Internet and your own networks.

Latest Version: 3.70
License: Shareware - 30 days fully functional, then limited to five files transfer afterward
Platform: Microsoft Windows XP / NT / 2000 / 2003 / Vista
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1. About the Program

Copyright (C) 2002-2008 SyncEXP.com

SyncEXPnet synchronizes file, folder and database on Windows platform over TCP/IP networks, such as the Internet and the local mini network at your office and home. It supports all kinds of database with a ODBC connection such as Oracle, DB2, Microsoft SQL Server, Sybase, Pervasive SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and desktop database products such as FileMaker, and Microsoft Access.

SyncEXPnet is a client-server program with size merely 2MB in a zip file. Install and uninstall of both client and server programs are merely copy-and-delete of files. SyncEXPnet's client program is a green software (or a "widget" as some will call) which is free from dll and can be run from USB thumb disk. No installation to the client computer is ever required. It works even if software installs are prohibited. When USB disk is pulled out, the synchronizer detaches from the computer.

SyncEXPnet uses innovative synchronization algorithms to synchronize your data between desktop PCs, laptops, USB drives and more. It reads automatically hidden files and folders. SyncEXPnet combines bulletproof reliability with an extremely easy-to-use interface. It gives a flexible configuration on per sync task basis. Directory snapshot can be stored so to save you much tree scanning time on repetitive tasks. SyncEXPnet uses a smart data comparison algorithm and can automatically utilize maximum available CPU power if no other applications are wanting it. Our synchronizing speed is therefore way faster than many peer applications, including those which are many times more expensive than ours. Use SyncEXPnet you are saving minutes to hours of computation time and bandwidth on every sync task, at a fraction of cost to our competitors.

This program is a shareware. It operates in client-server mode. The server license fee is paid per hard drive (or per LAN card MAC address, or per IP address) installation. Upgrade of software is free for life time. This program is freely distributable. You can send to anyone as long as the full contents of the zip file are sent in an unmodified form. This program does not expire. All features are functional. The only limitation on an unregistrated copy is mirroring only up to five items. This program is distributed in its best making. User should fully test on capability of the program before using it for real production. We disclaim any direct or indirect liabilities on using the program and lose of data.

Payment can be made online via Paypal.com; or you may send money orders by snail mail. Please visit our Support Desk for payment details.

License Fee Schemes:

Basic License -- file sync (Filesync only)
Advance License -- file and database sync (Filesync and Datasync [ http://syncexp.com/readme/datasync.html ])

Basic license fee starts from US$29.99, life-time free upgrade. For payment details please refer to:

http://syncexp.com/buynow.html

2. Packing List

SEServer.exe - Main server program
SEClient.exe - Main client program
IniAdmin.exe - Manage database interface definition
wDataAcc.dll - Data access interface code
HookNet.dll - dll file
NTFSys.dll - dll file
DataSync.txt - Application manual for the Datasync function
Readme_SyncEXPnet.txt - This file

2.1 Files Be Created in Host Folder Automatically On Run of Programs

SEServer.cfg - Server configuration data file
SEClient.cfg - Client configuration data file
SEServer.log - Log file created/modified on EXIT of program. New logs append every time. No limitation on size.
SEClient.log - Log file created/modified on EXIT of program. New logs append every time. No limitation on size.
SyncNetB.ID - Temporary directory snapshot
SyncNet.ID - Fixed directory snapshot created by every run of SnapAdmin.exe

2.2 Obsoleted Files Since v3.x

SESvr98.exe and SEClt98.exe (executables for Win98 or before)

3. Installation of Program

Copy all files to a folder where you want them to run from.

4. Removal of Program

Just delete the folder will do.

5. Functionality

[ An illustrated Spanish guide on using of SyncEXP is available at http://syncexp.com/syncexp_spanish.html . Basic functions of SyncEXP and SyncEXPnet are the same.]

This is a client-server tool synchronizing files and folders within an intranet (LAN) or an extranet (WAN) setting using TCP/IP protocol. The tool compares files and sub-folders then it does copy/delete/ignore items as you instructed. This tool runs fast and uses very little system resource. It is your best companion in sharing data or making backups and mirroring files.

SyncEXPnet now comes with FileSync and DataSync [ http://syncexp.com/readme/datasync.html ] purposes. FileSync is dealing with files and folder, while DataSync is dealing with records and tables inside a database. All the following functions are applicable to both purposes.

5.1 Functions:

Synchronization

- copy from host to mirror
- copy from mirror to host
- delete at host or mirror
- ignore at host or mirror
- ignore sub-folder in host
- compare existence/time/date/size of items
- configurational select/ignore/delete file type
- configurational multiple tasks
- configurational speed (a friendly feature to all busy intranet)
- preview of action on items
- auto run individual task using the built-in or Windows scheduler
- detail log on task performed

Server Side

- management of access privilege on per account and per folder basis
- define accessible IP range on per user basis
- configurational port, delay time, maximum number of concurrent connection, data packet size and compression rate
- define age of directory tree cache
- temporarily suspension or permanent deletion of user
- enable/disable of multiple connection by the same user
- allow/disable Remote Desktop right per user
- enable/disable running as a service
- configurable activity log
- connection status monitoring window
- define known types compressed file
- be reminded that registration of server license is made as per hard drive or LAN card or IP address encryption algorithm, change of hard drive name or location may result malfunctioning and you will need to pay for a new license

Client Side

- copy/delete/save task
- make per task job description
- define filesync or datasync task
- define different server per task
- define password access per server
- disconnection to server
- configurational port, delay time, packet size and compression rate
- define tolerance of error by the number of error occurrence
- define password protection on running of the client program
- define auto start up
- define show up of user interface on auto mode
- change server address/name for multiple tasks in batch mode
- search task by keyword

5.2 Special attention: deletion of item is permanent, you won't be able to recover it from trash bin. So make good use of the Ignore and Preview functions. First time users are strongly advised to test run it between dump folders until they understand what the tool can do to files.

5.3 Scheduling Task

Scheduling task using the built-in scheduler is strict forward. The following two steps are meant for using of Windows scheduler only.

Step One: enable "auto" mode on the task you want to schedule.
Step Two: add to the command line "SEClient.exe -atask1" in your scheduler, whereas task1 is the name of your scheduling task. Make sure the SEClient.cfg and SEClient.exe are in the same folder.

Task name is case insensitive, and does not allow space between letters.

5.4 Minimize to Taskbar

You can minimize SEClient program to task bar by adding /h on the command line:

SEClient.exe /h
or
SEClient.exe -atask /h

5.5 Trojan Not

File NTFSys.dll is compressed by PECompact for file size minimization purpose. Some virus scanner (such as Avast as reported) may view the act a potential hack, while other scanners (such as Norton and Kaspersky as we are using) see this a clean file.

6. Release History

v3.70 - Feb 26, 2008
Enhanced snapshot document structure so the file becomes smaller, and thus resides a smaller RAM size when comparing folder structures. Added an autosnap routine in core code so the function is activated on scheduled autotask.

v3.53 - Jan 22, 2008
Improved codes on data exchange and made server side an even higher stability. Fixed bugs causing server side "Out of memory" error. Added "default values" option on client side task advanced settings.

v3.32 - July 5, 2007
Improved server side stability.

v3.31b - June 25, 2007
A bug fixed of SEClient.exe in respect to server running on OS in European characters.

v3.31a - June 20, 2007
A minor fix on language file.

v3.31 - June 13, 2007
Changed snapshot storage location.
Enhanced remote control function.
Added connection status monitoring window.

v3.30 - April 18, 2007
Resolved bug hanging the program on 100% progress completion.
Added auto resume of network connection.

v3.20 - April 14, 2007
Added directory tree scan cache function.
Added directory tree and file list snapshot function.

v3.10 - March 19, 2007
Renovated comparison algorithms for even better file sync speed.

v3.0 - March 11, 2007
Added database synchronization function (sync changes on per "record" level between database copies) using ODBC API interface.

v2.52 - Dec 22, 2006
Increased transfer speed from Client to Host by automatically zipped tinny files on client side.
Improved server side log file saving function.

v2.51 - Dec 17, 2006
Killed the bug which freezes the program on dead slow connection

v2.5 - Dec 10, 2006
A complete rewrite of transmission coding. It gives higher stability with significant improvement on transfer speed. Extended IP control range from single to multiple. Allowed environmental variables on log file name.

v2.3 - Oct 24, 2006
Added time control function. Allowed environmental variables on folder path. For example you can use \Backup\%ComputerName%\ABCD as your folder path; also %DATE% will become 20061231. Be reminded that the environmental value is applied on CLIENT side only.

v2.21 - Dec 4, 2005
Fixed error caused by unstable network connection.

v2.2 - Nov 3, 2005
Improved program stability. Changed to new fee scheme.

v2.1 - Aug 4, 2005
Improved support of Unicode file name.

v2.0 - Aug 1, 2005
Added support of Unicode file name.

v1.92 - Jun 14, 2005
Added with a built-in task scheduler.

v1.91a - Apr 2, 2005
Code optimized. Increased tolerance towards unreliable networks (lost packages, long time delay) -- resulting more effective mirroring overall.

v1.91 - Dec 22, 2004
Enhanced downloading capability of large amount of small files. Changed shareware limitation from 5-file exchange, to full function for 30 days.

v1.9b - Nov 5, 2004
Fixed bugs from previous version on transmission and connection.

v1.9a - Nov 15, 2004
Add Paypal link on "About" page so user can buy license directly. Made a couple fine enhancements.

v1.9 - Nov 5, 2004
Fixed few bugs. Improved stability. Improved log function. Improved transmission protocol (user can now select per file basis transmission direction) and achieved higher overall speed. Expanded bandwidth and connection restrictions.

v1.87 - Oct 3, 2004
Improved simultaneous multiple server connections. Rewrote the way hardware codes are extracted for licensing purpose.

v1.85 - Feb 8, 2004
Improved remote control function. Added function of select file types to sync. Optimized source codes. Improved transfer speed. Fixed bug which locked program when transfer was disconnected by network/machine interruption.

v1.80b - November 15, 2003
SEServer.exe allows registration by IP address, LAN card MAC number, or HDD hardware code.

v1.80a - May 13, 2003
Bug fixing on SEServer.exe

v1.80 - February 16, 2003
Added preview and task sorting function

v1.70 - January 14, 2003
Added file compression function

v1.61 - October 25, 2002
Added capability of visiting pre-configured multiple folders on every client visit. Client recorded server location as either domain name or ip address.

v1.60 - March 18, 2002
Added progress status window, auto mode per task, and commend line auto function.

v1.54 - March 13, 2002
Added the choice of creating/keeping/deleting empty folders

v1.53 - March 6, 2002
Added display of log when a task completed. Improved program structure for a much better stability.

v1.50 - March 4, 2002
Corrected communication protocol. Optimized file comparison algorithm and resulted a much shorter execution time. Allowed dual networking parameters for optimized transmission rate. Allow password protection of configuration.

v1.20 - February 26, 2002
Added a confirmation dialog window before the synchronization would actually take place. Added a progress indicator. Support large file transmission. Fixed few minor bugs.

v1.03 - February 24, 2002
Fixed slow logging bug. Fixed server bug for being a resident program. Disabled maximizing window on client.

v1.00 - February 21, 2002
Changed wordings on user interfaces.

v0.95 - February 10, 2002
Added version check between client and server. Added client side privilege control, and a warning message for unauthorized access.

v0.9 - February 8, 2002
First launch of program.

7. Feedback

Please submit a ticket at our Support Desk for any bug report and comment.

http://syncexp.com/support.html

8. Awards

SyncEXPnet is a shareware tested and awarded by tens of authorities worldwide. Our award list:

http://syncexp.com/awards.html