Alfresco Sync Service 2.1

Alfresco Sync Service is an add-on module that synchronizes files between the desktop and repository using web services. It's part of the Desktop Sync solution that consists of three components: Sync Service, Desktop Sync for Windows, and Desktop Sync for Mac. This documentation describes how to install, configure, and administer the Sync Service.
Important: This release of the Sync Service module can be applied to Alfresco One, and Alfresco Content Services. See Desktop Sync prerequisites for more.

To learn more about the key components that interact with the Sync Service, see Desktop Sync overview.

  • Desktop Sync overview With Desktop Sync capability, users can now sync content between their desktop (client with the Desktop Sync application) and the Alfresco repository. Use this information to know more about the components of the Desktop Sync service and the flow of information between the repository and the desktop during the synchronization process.
  • Desktop Sync prerequisites This topic lists the environment/software prerequisites for installing and using the Desktop Sync service for Alfresco.
  • Installing and configuring Desktop Sync The synchronization service capability in Desktop Sync is delivered as a zip file containing repository AMP file, installation file for the synchronization service, ActiveMQ, and licenses.
  • Monitoring Desktop Sync Use this information to manage and monitor various aspects of Desktop Sync.
  • Backing up and restoring Desktop Sync The approach to backup and restore is to ensure that the repository is backed up before the synchronization service, so that a subsequent restore can simply remove any tracked repository changes that occurred after the repository backup.
  • Upgrading Desktop Sync Use these instructions to upgrade your instance of Desktop Sync synchronization service.
  • Troubleshooting Desktop Sync Sorry you're having trouble syncing Desktop Sync.
  • Administering Desktop Sync FAQs Here's a list of common questions about Desktop Sync.
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