schedule filezilla or write a script to kick off the transfer
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We're presently using filezilla to handle transfer of an image data backup file (85GB) to one of our servers from the datacenter. We're using filezilla because it seems that it works better than other programs in this scenario.
The drawback is that filezilla doesn't have functionality for scheduling the transfers. Is there a workaround for this? For example is there a program that will record us doing the task (i.e, logging in, kicking it off, etc) and allow us to schedule execution of that task?
We're presently using filezilla to handle transfer of an image data backup file (85GB) to one of our servers from the datacenter. We're using filezilla because it seems that it works better than other programs in this scenario.
The drawback is that filezilla doesn't have functionality for scheduling the transfers. Is there a workaround for this? For example is there a program that will record us doing the task (i.e, logging in, kicking it off, etc) and allow us to schedule execution of that task?
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gfi backup, arcserve. I am sure both of them would keep a log.
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I have not tried the cmd line FTP program.
I have syncback, which is a paid verion and usually works ok, but for some reason, i've tried it multiple times and even contacted their support and they said that it's my FTP server disconnecting.
So then I decided to try Filezilla client, which works and actually worked fine to transfer the 85 GB file, it took 9 hours, but it worked. is cobiansoft free? I guess I can go check it out and try it, as my biggest issue is I want a free FTP program that has the scheduling feature and that works.
I have syncback, which is a paid verion and usually works ok, but for some reason, i've tried it multiple times and even contacted their support and they said that it's my FTP server disconnecting.
So then I decided to try Filezilla client, which works and actually worked fine to transfer the 85 GB file, it took 9 hours, but it worked. is cobiansoft free? I guess I can go check it out and try it, as my biggest issue is I want a free FTP program that has the scheduling feature and that works.
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cobian is not "free" nor open source (beyond version 8) however, there is only a donations page if you like it; there is no mention of a fee (that I can find) for its use.
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how do You know that Cobian is not free, as it didn't ask me for a license or anything.
I searched the website and it doesn't say anything about cost or anything.
I am testing it now, if it doesn't work, then I'll test hte Robo-FTP next.
I searched the website and it doesn't say anything about cost or anything.
I am testing it now, if it doesn't work, then I'll test hte Robo-FTP next.
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GFI backup is free for home use only, not commercial use. Arcserve is not free.
Re: cobian...
Sorry for the delay. Cobian IS free, just not open-source. Version 8 was the open-source version, in version 9 and 10 the author made it closed source and accepts donation, but there is no charge.
Sorry for the delay. Cobian IS free, just not open-source. Version 8 was the open-source version, in version 9 and 10 the author made it closed source and accepts donation, but there is no charge.
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Cobian did not work, the FTP transfers are still failing.
Any suggestions on how I can FTP an 85GB file?
Any suggestions on how I can FTP an 85GB file?
I don't know how Cobian works however I have noticed it has the option to split the file.
Did you try to use this feature in Cobian to make them into smaller files?; that way if there is an error on the file transfer the program online transmits the missed file.
Did you try to use this feature in Cobian to make them into smaller files?; that way if there is an error on the file transfer the program online transmits the missed file.
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I looked at the different options and I don't see any setting to split the file.
I don't really like cobian, so I was hoping there's another good FTP program out there?
I don't really like cobian, so I was hoping there's another good FTP program out there?
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Thanks everyone for your suggestions, I tried all those programs and it's still not working, so I somehow have to continue looking for it.