Backup Direction
Use with extreme care
Traditionally, files are copied from the machine where the Backup client runs to Accra Backup servers. However the Accra Backup Client also allows copying files in both directions.
You can select how files are copied by using the Direction option in The Backup client
Following table describes what each option mean.
Direction
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Description
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Client to Server
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This is the default behavior. When a backup is run, newer files on the client machine are backed up to the Accra Backup server machine. No files are copied from the Accra Backup server to the client.
If Delete Files is checked, files deleted on the client will be deleted from the server as well.
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Two way Sync.
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Newer files are copied in both directions - meaning if a new version of a file exist on the Accra Backup server, it will get copied (or restored) to the client (Your PC). Similarly, a new file on the client (your PC) will get copied (backed up) to the Accra Backup server. Click here for more information.
The Delete Files checkbox has no affect. Files are never deleted.
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Server to Client
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Files on the Accra Backup server are copied to the client ( Your PC) if they are different. This is similar to running a restore operation with one difference: If Delete Files is checked, local files on the client will be deleted if they do not exist on the server or are older than those on the server.
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