Once differences are identified in the Data Comparison view, you must decide how they should be resolved. This is done by defining Synchronization Actions. There are two types of actions:
- Targeted Actions: Applied to specific items selected in the comparison table.
- Synchronization Rules: Applied automatically to all items that match defined conditions.
Targeted Actions
A Targeted Action allows you to choose a specific operation for a file or directory. After selecting an item in the comparison table, use the Add Targeted Action button to define the action.
Available actions include:
- Copy: Copy the entire file from one Data Node to another.
- Copy contents only: Update only the file contents, keeping metadata (such as timestamps) unchanged.
- Copy dates only: Update only the last modified date of the file.
- Delete: Remove the file from the target Data Node.
- Do nothing: Ignore this file in the synchronization.
The chosen action is then displayed in the ACTIONS column of the comparison table.
Visually, Targeted Actions are composed of the letter T, the description of the action, and a X button that allows you to delete the action.
Synchronization Rules
Instead of defining actions one by one, you can create Synchronization Rules that automatically apply actions to all items matching specific conditions. Use the ADD SYNCHRONIZATION RULE button to open the rule editor.
Rules are made of two parts:
- Conditions: Criteria that must be met for the rule to apply. Conditions can be based on Contents, Last write time, Size, or Presence. Multiple conditions can be combined with AND/OR logic.
- Actions: The operation to apply when conditions are met. The same set of actions as Targeted Actions is available (Copy, Copy contents only, Copy dates only, Delete, Do nothing).
Synchronization Rules are particularly useful when working with large sets of files, ensuring consistent decisions without manual input for each item.
Visually, Synchronization Actions are composed of the letter R and the description of the action.
Synchronization Actions can edited, duplicated or deleted using dedicated controls under the Synchronization Rules buttons.
Next Steps
Once Targeted Actions and Synchronization Rules are defined, the session is ready for the next phase: Data Synchronization, where all chosen actions are executed.
