Replicating files to a network share

[Maxim]

Hi, I'm new to this and I was wondering if there is any way to copy files over the network to a network share using an automated process, I don't particular like to use nt backup is there any way I can push it across. Any help I can get would be very much appreciated.

[homecomputeraid]

What operating systems are involved? How are the computers networked? Is it a workgroup or on a domain.

[Maxim]

the newtwork has about 5 servers running windows 2003 server and it's just a simple workgroup.

[homecomputeraid]

Maxim,

In my opinion, this is kind of a hokey solution, but I just created a batch file using notepad withe following DOS command:

copy c:\testfile.txt c:\test2.txt

I saved the file as copytxt.bat, then created a scheduled task for it to run.

You should be able to do something similar in XP or 2003 Server. To create a scheduled task in XP, you go to Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Scheduled Tasks. When it asks what program to run, browse to your batch file, and then schedule it to run at the frequency you desire.

I realize you'll be doing this via a network share, but I suggest mapping a drive to the remote machine to make the dos command easier.

A more eloquent solution would involve a scripting language like PERL or VBScript, but this should work. The procedure should be relatively similar for 2003.

[Bitmapped]

Hi Maxim,

At our work we regularly need to do this. We used to use RoboCopy but have since changed to Remote Control.

You can find a downloadable version at www.laek.com

It does what we need, which is copying files & logs when a user logs on and off.