Yes. Starting with ViceVersa PRO version 2, the Volume Shadow Service is used to copy files and databases while they are in-use or locked. See http://www.tgrmn.com/web/kb/item33.htm for more information.
Yes. Starting with ViceVersa PRO version 2, the Volume Shadow Service is used to copy files and databases while they are in-use or locked. See http://www.tgrmn.com/web/kb/item33.htm for more information.
Yes, ViceVersa PRO can backup Hyper-V virtual machines using the new Windows Hyper-V Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) Writer. There are two basic methods you can use to perform backups of Hyper-V virtual machines with ViceVersa PRO: (a) From within the Hyper-V virtual machine (guest-based backup). In this scenario, ViceVersa PRO runs within the virtual machine to backup files. This is the same process you would use to backup files on any other operative system. (b) From the Hyper-V host (host-based backup). In this scenario ViceVersa PRO runs on the host computer (outside the virtual machines) and uses the Hyper-V VSS Writer to backup the virtual machines. Using this method is recommended, because it captures more data. This type of backup includes the configuration of virtual machines and virtual networks, snapshots associated with the virtual machines, and all the virtual hard-disks used by the virtual machines. The virtual hard-disks contain the entire guest operative system, Windows Registry, and any data or applications installed in the guest. This method allows so-called “baremetal restore” of the Hyper-V virtual machines. Detailed information available in this PDF document
Yes, you can set up automatic file synchronization, file replication or file backup, using one of the following tools: 1) Use the Windows Task Scheduler and the ViceVersa Command Line (ViceVersa PRO and PLUS). Command line options for ViceVersa are documented in the help file. 2) Use VVScheduler (ViceVersa PRO). VVScheduler is included in the ViceVersa PRO download and can be accessed from the 'Tools' menu. VVScheduler can schedule multiple profiles to run periodically at a certain time. 3) Use VVLauncher (ViceVersa PRO). VVLauncher is included in the ViceVersa PRO download. VVLauncher can schedule one profile at a time and can run it as soon as file changes are detected in folders. 4) Use VVEngine See the different tools' capabilities in the Scheduling Comparison Chart
It is quite rare to exceed 259 characters for a file path name. If that is needed, ViceVersa PRO 2 now supports long path names exceeding 259 chars. To enable this in a specific folder use the prefix "\\?\". To specify a UNC path, use the "\\?\UNC\" prefix.
ViceVersa treats Outlook Files (.PST) as any other file. When synchronization is activated, ViceVersa overwrites the older PST file with the newer PST file, based on the files' timestamps. Please note: ViceVersa does not synchronize individual Outlook e-mails, contacts, appointments.
Yes. ViceVersa PRO is designed to run on Windows 2003 Server (and on Windows 2008, 2000 Server). ViceVersa PRO can be setup to run continuously as a Windows Service using the VVLauncher tool (included in the ViceVersa PRO download) or using our most advanced scheduling tool VVEngine ViceVersa PRO supports also the 64-bit version of Windows 2003 Server: more info
Yes. ViceVersa PRO is designed to run on Windows 2008 Server (and on Windows 2003, 2000 Server). ViceVersa PRO is compatible with all Windows 2008 Server editions: Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter. ViceVersa PRO can be setup to run continuously as a Windows Service using the VVLauncher tool (included in the ViceVersa PRO download) or using our most advanced scheduling tool VVEngine (recommended for servers) ViceVersa PRO supports also the 64-bit version of Windows 2008 Server: more info
Yes, ViceVersa works with CD/DVD Recordable/ReWritable drives (CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-RW) if a proper device driver is installed and configured with your drive. The driver should make the CD/DVD behave like a large floppy disk. Nero InCD (part of Nero 6 or later) and Roxio DirectCD (part of Easy Media Creator) are two products that work with various CD/DVD drives and makes them look like large floppy disks. Check with your CD/DVD documentation.
*** Requires ViceVersa PRO 2.5 build 2502 or any later version *** I have a profile with multiple source/target pairs: how do I apply a file filter only to one of the pairs? For instance, I would like to include all .doc files, but only from the second pair. Answer:
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ViceVersa uses the timestamp that Windows assigns to every file. To identify file conflicts, i.e. files that have changed both in source and in target, and to keep track of file deletions, ViceVersa PRO uses a tracking database.
Every time you run a project/profile, ViceVersa compares the files in source and in target to see if they have changed. ViceVersa powerful preview feature shows you exactly what is going to happen before any files are touched. Preview even gives you the possibility to copy/delete individual files and to reconcile file conflicts. ViceVersa PRO can also be scheduled using VVScheduler or run at Windows' start-up, shut-down or as soon file changes are detected using VVLauncher (included in the ViceVersa PRO download). See List of ViceVersa PRO and PLUS features
When ViceVersa overwrites an older file with a newer file, first it copies the new file to a temporary file in the destination folder. Only after the copy operation completes successfully, ViceVersa replaces the older file with the temporary file. So, in case of a connection failure only the temporary file is affected. Just run ViceVersa again when the connection is restored, the temporary file will be removed.
During file synchronization a file conflict occurs when a file has changed in both locations (source and target) since the last sync, making it difficult to determine which version should be left unchanged and which version should be updated. For example, if you've changed a document on your desktop computer since the last synchronization and also made a different change to the same document on your laptop, a file conflict will occur. ViceVersa PRO (ViceVersa Plus does not track file conflicts) will mark file conflicts in the comparison window with a ** in front of the name and will also report conflicts in the log file and the scheduler, so that you can decide which version you want to keep and which version you want to update.
In one-way sync, files are copied only from a primary location (source) to a secondary location (target) in one direction, but no files are ever copied back to the primary location. Replication and Backup (=Mirroring) are one-way sync methods in ViceVersa. In two-way sync, ViceVersa copies files in both directions, keeping the two locations in sync with each other. Synchronization and Consolidation are two-way sync methods in ViceVersa. You might set up a one-way sync to backup your files to the network, for example, where ViceVersa will copy every new files from your computer to the network but never to copy files in the other direction (from the network to your computer). When files are deleted from your computer they are also deleted from the network. You might set up a two-way sync between a desktop and a laptop computer, for example, where ViceVersa will copy the newest version of any file it finds to the other location, overwriting any older versions of the same file. This is a good way to sync if you work with the same files on both computers and want to make sure you always have the most recent version of every file you have worked on, no matter which computer you are using. During a two-way sync, ViceVersa will alert you whenever it finds a conflict, which typically occurs when a file has changed in both locations since the last sync. Rather than overwrite either of the files that have been updated since the last sync, ViceVersa will show the conflict and you can decide which version to keep.
* The special ViceVersa PRO installer for Windows 64-bit can be downloaded from here: http://www.tgrmn.com/web/kb/item74.htm For other operating systems such as Unix, Linux or Netware, as long as the machines running these platforms are visible to the Windows machine, ViceVersa can synchronize and replicate files. ViceVersa must run on one of the supported operating systems listed above.
Yes, when you can "see" the source and target folders using Windows Explorer and you can manually copy/move/delete files between the two machines. ViceVersa will have no problem in synchronizing or mirroring the folders. The type of connection is not important. This includes connections such as LAN, WAN, VPN, Bluetooth and also storage media such as external Hard Disks, Network Disks, USB Disks, Zip Drives, USB Keys, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, etc.
ViceVersa PRO is available as a 64-bit application for 64-bit Windows, specifically for:
The special installer for ViceVersa PRO 64-bit can be downloaded here: http://www.tgrmn.com/web/download.htm
Backup programs are designed to backup files. To "backup files" is to make copies of files (replication) and store them on a separate media to be used in case the primary files are lost or corrupted. ViceVersa replication and archive features are designed to create secure backup copies of files and folders. Backups are essential for all work. For important work, two or three backup sets are advisable. To be especially safe, backup sets should be kept in different locations. Backup files can be stored compressed and/or encrypted to save space.
CRC is the acronym for Cyclical Redundancy Checking. It is a type of algorithm known as a "hash". A hash algorithm accepts variable-length input and produces a fixed-length output which uniquely represents the input data. The hash is usually much shorter in length than the data it represents. A sample CRC value for a file could be ADE50E9F. In theory, no other file should produce the same hash value. ViceVersa calculates the CRC value of one file and compares it to the CRC of the corresponding file in the other folder. If the CRCs differ, the files differ. The CRC algorithm is widely used in network protocols and compression programs.
During File Synchronization, File Replication, File Mirroring or File Backup, older files are overwritten by newer files or they are deleted if their counterpart has also been deleted. ViceVersa PRO enables archival of former versions of files which are changed or deleted. This is called the File Archiving feature. By using File Archiving, when a file is overwritten or removed during a run, the old file is first moved to an archive location, locally or over the network. Files moved to the archive location maintain the original timestamp. The timestamp of when they were moved is also encoded in the file name. Hence, multiple versions of files can be kept for a specified period of time. Extensive options in ViceVersa lets you to control how many versions of each file to keep, where and for how long: you can specify to keep old versions for X days, or up to X copies, or only for certain file names or extensions.
With ViceVersa PRO, files in Source and/or Target folders can be compressed to save space. For example, when backing-up from a PC/Server to an external USB drive, ViceVersa PRO can keep the files on the USB drive compressed. Each file on the USB drive is compressed using the GZIP format.
You can instruct ViceVersa PRO to keep files in Source and/or Target encrypted (and compressed). ViceVersa PRO provides AES-256 encryption. This feature is especially important when copying files to an external USB drive or over the Internet. For example, if you are using ViceVersa PRO to backup files to a portable USB drive, you can make use of the file encryption feature to keep all the files on the USB drive encrypted.
File Replication (File Mirroring) is a special type of File Synchronization, where:
For more information see File Synchronization.
Synchronization is an adjustment that causes something to occur or recur in unison. Specifically, File Synchronization is an adjustment to files between two (or more) locations with the goal of making sure that the locations contain the same up-to-date files. Locations can be folders on LAN, WAN, VPN, USB drives, USB keys, CD-RW, Zip Disks, etc. Using this definition File Replication and File Mirroring (Backup) can be classified as special synchronization methods. ViceVersa supports several File Synchronization methods: Synchronization (Bidirectional) Backup (Mirror Source to Target) Replication (Refresh) Replication (Update) Consolidation
File Verification is the process of verifying that a file has not been changed and/or that two files are identical, bit by bit. ViceVersa supports both types of file verification. You can verify that files in a specified location have not changed by creating a snapshot of one or more folders at a given time and then re-comparing the folder content with the original snapshot at later time. You can also verify that two locations have exactly the same files, bit by bit: ViceVersa will calculate the CRC of each file to make sure they are indeed identical. A very important and common task for people working with CD creation is the verification that the data mastered is the same as the original data. For this purpose ViceVersa offers a Cyclical Redundancy Check. With ViceVersa you can determine if even one byte of data differs.
File Synchronization (a.k.a. File Sync) is the process of ensuring that two or more locations contain the same, up-to-date, files. If you add, change, or delete a file from one location, the synchronization process will add, change, or delete the corresponding file at the other location. Synchronization can be “two-way” or “one-way”. Two-Way Synchronization (a.k.a. bi-directional synchronization or both-ways synchronization):
One-Way Synchronization (a.k.a. file mirroring / file replication / file backup):
About Visual Synchronization (Side-by-Side) With ViceVersa you can synchronize files visually. ViceVersa will compare and analyze the files and folders in two or more locations and show you the files side-by-side, with all the changes that happened since last synchronization clearly marked. Show Me
Automatic Synchronization File synchronization can be run automatically, without user intervention, at intervals (i.e. every 10 mins, every 2 hours, etc.), scheduled (i.e. Monday and Friday at 7:00), real-time (i.e. as soon as file changes are detected), at startup or at shutdown.
Common Synchronization Scenarios
The end-goal is to make sure that the selected folders on computers and/or drives have the same, most current files.
Synchronization Between Non-Connected Computers For computers that are not connected to a network, synchronization can be achieved by using a portable USB drive.
Additional Features ViceVersa PRO provides an extensive set of options that allow you to control and customize the synchronization process in detail. Here are some examples:
Further Reading Common Solutions ViceVersa Provides
*** Requires ViceVersa PRO 2.5 or any later version *** With ViceVersa PRO you can backup, copy, mirror "live" Hyper-V machines. The Hyper-V machines do not need to be shut-down or stopped: ViceVersa PRO will use the new Windows 2008 VSS Hyper-V writer directly. There are two ways to copy Hyper-V machines with ViceVersa PRO. METHOD 1 With this method you specify in the source the path(s) where the machines and virtual hard disks, that are to be copied, are stored. In the target you enter the folder when the machine needs to be copied to. You then need to activate two options in the profile settings:
You then compare source and target and execute the profile normally. METHOD 2 With this method, you use the new vss:\\ notation directly in the source path and select the VSS Hyper-V writer, or even a specific Hyper-V machine to copy. ViceVersa PRO will select automatically all the files part of that machine for you, including virtual machines configuration files, snapshots, and virtual hard disks. In the target path, you enter the folder where the machine files need to be copied to. Watch the Video for METHOD 2:
Detailed information is available in this PDF document:
ViceVersa is designed to make backup of your data fast and easy. Backups are essential for all data. To "backup files" is to make copies of files (replication/mirroring) and store them on a separate media to be used in case the primary files are lost or corrupted. It means that your files are safe and secure. You never know when your hard disk may crash or be attacked by a virus. You can feel secure knowing that ViceVersa has made a backup copy of all your data to a secondary location. With ViceVersa, you choose where you want to backup your data to. You can backup your data to different types of media such as a USB drives, external hard drives, to the LAN/network, to NAS, to CD/DVD, etc. Backup files can be stored compressed to save space and/or encrypted for security reasons, especially when the backup files are stored on portable hard disks. ViceVersa PRO makes backup easy by allowing you to create ‘profiles’ (descriptions of what and where you want to back up your data to). You can schedule backups to run hourly, daily, weekly, it is up to you. Where older backup tools took hours to backup data, ViceVersa makes backup of your files and folders fast because it detects and copies only those that have changed from the last backup. And with the innovative ViceVersa comparison window, you can clearly see which files have changed, which have been deleted etc. The PRO version of the ViceVersa software offers a vaste array of options for advanced users: you can control bandwidth and amount of CPU used by the backup process, you can copy files even if they are in use (e.g. Outlook files, Quicken files, SQL/database files, etc.), you can verify file's CRC values after copying to make sure your backup fils are integer, you can run custom scripts before and after the backup opration, you can keep multiple version of backup files (file archiving), run ViceVersa as a service on a server or on a client. ViceVersa PRO is the perfect backup solution for all users. From single users to corporations, ViceVersa makes securing your data easy, fast and reliable.
*** Requires ViceVersa PRO 2.5 build 2504 or any later version *** The backup / replication is usually setup between a fast source (the local disk) and a slow target (the folder reachable over the network, VPN, LAN) or from a slow source to a fast target. If the number of files to scan is significant, the ViceVersa profile may spend most of its time performing the scanning of the slow side, rather than copying files. This may be impractical. To work-around this issue, and to speed up the file comparison/scanning phase, we introduced a new feature in ViceVersa PRO 2.5 build 2504. The new feature is called “no rescan”. When this feature is activated, source or target folders (the slow folders) are only scanned the first time the profile runs or if a certain custom condition is true. After the first run, ViceVersa assumes that the files in the slow folders have not changed since the last execution and their content is loaded from the tracking database instead. This significantly speeds-up the comparison and the overall backup process. How to use the new “No Rescan” options:The No Rescan options are located in profile settings -> performance / bandwidth. The following options are available: Do Not Rescan (Source or Target): This option instructs ViceVersa not to rescan the source or the target folders each time. If the source is the slow side (e.g. VPN, LAN, Network folder), set this option to Source. If the target is the slow side, set this option to Target. Rescan every X hours : Instructs ViceVersa to perform a full rescan and refresh the file list stored in the tracking database for the slow side every X hours (enter 0 to ignore). Use this option to rescan the slow folders occasionally to make sure no changes have occurred to them, outside ViceVersa, since the last scan. Rescan if the following condition is true (Rescan Condition): Instructs ViceVersa to perform a new full rescan if the specified condition is true (leave condition blank to ignore). Operators =, <> (not equal), OR, AND, > (greater than), < (smaller than), >= (greater than or equal), <= (smaller than or equal) are supported. The following variables can be used in the rescan condition:
By using the rescan condition, a rescan can be setup to happen periodically and automatically, for example weekly or overnight. Other ways to force a rescan:Beside instructing ViceVersa to perform a full rescan automatically every X hours or when a certain condition is true, a full rescan can also be "forced" in the following manner: - Manually from the ViceVersa main window, by selecting "Compare with Rescan" or "Compare and Execute with Rescan" (see screen-shot below). Note that these two additional commands are only shown when the option "Do not rescan" is activated in the profile settings. - From the command line using the /rescan flag. - Manually from VVEngine, by clicking on "Run with Rescan" (requires VVEngine 2.0 build 2.003 or newer). This additional command is only shown in VVEngine when the option "Do not rescan" is activated in the ViceVersa profile settings.
In ViceVersa PRO you can easily control the Bandwidth used and the Processor Load to prevent overloading your system while copying files. The Bandwidth that ViceVersa PRO uses while copying files can be set as a MB/Sec or KB/Sec max value. The Processor Load can be set as a percentage of the max CPU speed available. By using these settings you can setup ViceVersa PRO to work transparently without any impact on the resources of your system.
Given 3 folders on 3 computers (PCs or Servers):
What is the best way to synchronize files between them, using ViceVersa PRO?
Profile 1 synchronizes Folder A on Computer 1 vs. Folder B on Computer 2 Both profiles use the "Synchronization" method.
Profile 1 on Computer 1 synchronizes Folder A on Computer 1 vs. Folder B on Computer 2. VVEngine monitors source Folder A for file changes. This setup is only needed to achieve real-time synchronization.
Solutions for Desktop / Laptop
Solutions for Servers
Solutions for Data Verification
Solutions for File Compare
See also: Network Backup, File Synchronization, Backup and Replication Methods Supported by ViceVersa, About Synchronization (One-Way,Two-Way), Backup and Replication
Now you can copy and backup open files and databases with ViceVersa PRO. This includes Outlook files, Quicken databases, open SQL databases, documents, etc. ViceVersa PRO is now fully integrated with the Volume Shadow Service (VSS) on Windows XP (all editions), Windows Server 2003 (all editions), Windows Server 2008 (all editions), Windows Vista (all editions) and Windows 7 (all editions). You can activate VSS under Profile Settings->Advanced Settings. How It Works
ViceVersa is a File and Folder Synchronization Tool for Windows. It allows two replicas of files and folders to be stored on different computers or on different disks and media, to be modified separately, and then synchronized, by applying the latest changes in each replica to the other. Distinctive File and Folder Synchronization Features and Benefits:
File Synchronization Common Uses:
Keywords: File Synchronization Software, Folder Synchronization Software, Folder Sync, File Sync, Synchronize Files, Synchronize Folders
ViceVersa is a File Replication and File Mirroring Tool for Windows. ViceVersa is designed to replicate a collection of files or folders from one location (=Source(s)), to another (=Target(s)). During each replication, ViceVersa will only copy files that have changed since last time, saving a considerable amount of time. Distinctive File Replication Features and Benefits:
File Replication Common Uses:
Keywords: File Replication, File Mirroring, Replicate Files, Replicate Folders, Mirror Folders, Mirror Directory
ViceVersa supports the following Synchronization, Backup and Replication methods: Synchronization (Bidirectional) - ViceVersa PRO only Backup (Mirror Source to Target) Replication (Refresh) Replication (Update) Consolidation
It is easy to backup files and folders with ViceVersa for users on a computer network. It is a fast and reliable backup solution whether it is for two users or thousands of users. It is perfect for home users who work in a network environment and for companies with many users whose data they want to secure. ViceVersa can backup multiple users data or ‘profiles’ (name you give to the descriptions of what and where you want to back up your data to) that are connected to the network at the same time. Key Features:
Backup from Clients to a File Server over the Network
Backup from Servers to a Backup Server over the Network and then to an External Hard Drive
ViceVersa is the perfect network backup solution for users on a computer network whether that be two users or thousands of users. For corporate licensing enquiries, please contact sales@tgrmn.com
*** Requires ViceVersa PRO 2.5 build 2502 or any later version *** When processing a large amount of files (e.g. more than 1 million) it is recommended to setup multiple profiles. Using multiple profiles makes the data more manageable and uses less memory.Subfolder filters (and/or file filters as needed) help select which subfolders to include in which profile.
*** Example 1 (split into 2 profiles) *** Need to Replicate, Backup or Sync: ---------------------------------- Source: c:\SourceFolder\ Target: X:\TargetFolder\ Profile A Profile B Profile A + Profile B combined will replicate / backup / sync all files from c:\SourceFolder\ to X:\TargetFolder\ Profiles can be run sequentially using VVEngine.
*** Example 2 (split into 3 profiles) *** Need to Replicate, Backup or Sync: ---------------------------------- Source: c:\SourceFolder\ Target: X:\TargetFolder\ Profile A Profile B Profile C Profile A + Profile B + Profile C combined will replicate / backup / sync all files from c:\SourceFolder\ to X:\TargetFolder\ Profiles can be run sequentially using VVEngine. Instead of subfolder filters, file filters can be used to target individual files.
Many backup and synchronization solutions only work when scheduled or on demand. But what if something happens to the documents and files you are currently working on and the last backup only ran last night? You may have spent hours working on important documents and suddenly there's a power outage. Your documents are lost. If you setup ViceVersa PRO to backup, replicate or synchronize files in real-time this won't be a problem. ViceVersa PRO can backup, replicate or synchronize your files continuously, while they are being modified. Files can be saved to another location, such as another computer, a network drive, a USB drive, or even another folder on the same computer. ViceVersa PRO monitors files for changes in the background, using very little system resources. As soon as a file change is detected, the file is saved to the secondary location. Real-Time Backup is also known as Continuous Data Protection (CDP). Traditional backups can only restore data to the point at which the backup was done. With continuous data protection, there are no backup schedules. When data is written to disk, it is also written to a second location, usually an external USB drive, a NAS or another computer over the network.
Synchronization, Backup, Mirroring and Replication are all methods of copying files between 2 or more locations / folders. Synchronization potentially copies files in either direction, while Backup, Mirroring and Replication always copy files in one direction (a.k.a. \'pushing files\'). ViceVersa uses the modification timestamp of files to determine which files are newer. All methods copy only those files that are different. This means that repeating a backup will not copy any files, if no files have changed. Further Reading:
It is very easy to synchronize files and folders with ViceVersa PRO. This article shows how to use ViceVersa PRO for visual file synchronization. Beside visual file synchronization, ViceVersa can also be setup to run on-demand, at scheduled times, every x minutes, or continuously, while monitoring files for changes. Step 1: Select Source and Target folders.
Step 2: Click the 'Compare' button. The Comparison Window opens. Files and folders are shown side-by-side. Files are clearly marked as newer, older, added or removed since the last synchronization.
Step 3: Select 'Synchronization' as execution method (or Backup, or Replication) and then click the 'Execute' button. Done! Your source and target folders are synchronized. Note that all your settings can be saved to a file for the next time you start ViceVersa. You can also copy / delete individual files or group of files by using the context menu (right mouse-button click over a file)
For computers that are not connected to a network, file synchronization can be achieved using a portable USB drive. The objective is to synchronize files between a computer at home (Computer 1) and a computer at work (Computer 2), as shown in this illustration.
File synchronization is achieved in 2 steps:
At the end of the process the same up-to-date files will be on both computers and on the USB drive, useful for backup purposes. Steps 1 and 2 are repeated each time a synchronization is needed between the two computers.
Paying by Credit Card After we receive your online credit card order (or by FAX/Phone) and the charge is authorized, you will receive an e-mail with the Registration Key. Most transactions are immediate, however it may take a few hours to authorize the transaction in some cases. In the unlikely event that your credit card is declined, you will receive an e-mail stating the reason for this. If you do not receive any e-mail within 24 hours, please contact us at sales@tgrmn.com with your name and the approximate date and time of your order to obtain the status of your order. Other Payments (Wire Transfer, Check, Pro-Forma) The Registration Key is sent via e-mail once the payment is received.
Yes, you can download ViceVersa for a free 30-day trial. The trial download is fully functional. After the trial period ends, you will need to purchase one or more licenses. If you do not wish to purchase after evaluation, the included uninstall routine will completely and cleanly remove ViceVersa from your computer.
You can order ViceVersa over the Internet, or by Phone/Fax, paying with Credit Card, Check or by Wire Transfer. When we receive your order, we send you a Registration Key via E-mail. You then enter the Registration Key in the ViceVersa trial that you have already downloaded and installed on your computer. ViceVersa will unlock and become registered in your name.
Once you have received the registration information from us, you will need to enter it in ViceVersa. The easiest option is to copy and paste the information directly from the e-mail. Step-by-Step Instructions: 1. Start ViceVersa 2. Select "Enter Registration Information" (from the starting dialog or from the help menu, this depends on which ViceVersa version you are running) 3. The "Enter Registration" dialog box will open. 4. In the E-Mail we sent, you will find a code like this one below: REGISTRATION TEXT: [ Paul-Sand-1-Lic-Order7-paul@sand.com ] Paste the two values into the corresponding fields in ViceVersa. In the above case you would paste: Additional Notes: * Sometimes the registration text may span across 2 lines of E-Mail. In that case you need to merge and copy both lines. In the above case you would still paste: * In ViceVersa Plus the "text" field is called "name". * Make sure that you enter the code in the correct version of ViceVersa. If you purchased ViceVersa Plus the code is only valid for the Plus version, if you purchased ViceVersa Pro the code is only valid for the PRO version. For further queries, please contact support@tgrmn.com and include your registration text/key, the error code returned and any relevant order detail information.
'Try-before-buy' software allows you to evaluate applications such as ViceVersa to see if they suit your needs. You can try the fully-functional ViceVersa for free for 30 days. After this trial period, if you wish to continue to use ViceVersa, you must place an order for the number of licence(s) you require. We then send you the Registration Key via e-mail that you can enter in ViceVersa to unlock the program. There is no need to download or install additional software.
A ViceVersa PRO license for Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, Me, 98, 95 costs $59.95 (US$). A ViceVersa PLUS license costs $34.95 (US$). A ViceVersa PRO server license for Windows 2008 (R2) Server, Windows 2003 (R2) Server, Windows 2000 Server, Windows Home Server, Windows Small Business Server (SBS) costs $129.95 (US$). Each server participating in the synchronization, backup, replication requires a server license. See Buy Page for all pricing options, including multi-license discounts.
When you order online via our secure server, your key is automatically generated and sent to the e-mail account that you specified on the ordering form. Usually this takes a few minutes, sometimes up to 1 hour. If you do not receive our e-mail within 3 hours, please check the following:
You can also contact us at sales@tgrmn.com. We will be happy to re-send your registration key.
We accept all major Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard/EuroCard, American Express, Diners' Club, etc.). During the ordering process, you will be given the option to use fax or phone as an alternative to the standard online credit card order.
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This is a Visual Basic script which sends an e-mail notification after a profile run. You can install this script by following the 5 easy steps below:
Notes:
The following is an example of an e-mail sent by the script. Result: OK
Since Version 2, Build 2011, ViceVersa PRO supports local and global scripts. Scripts can be setup to run before and/or after a profile execution. Typically scripts before profile execution are run to prepare the computer environment. For example, mapping a network drive or connecting to a network resource. Instead, scripts after profile execution are run to disconnect from the network or to report, e.g. via e-mail, the results of a synchronization or a backup. Scripts can be Visual Basic scripts (*.vbs), batch files (*.bat, *.cmd) or Java scripts (*.js) Scripts can be global (a global script is run for all profiles) or local (a local script is only run for one profile). Global scripts must be located in the "GlobalScripts" folder in the ViceVersa PRO installation folder, usually 'c:\program files\ViceVersa PRO2\GlobalScripts' If you need to define multiple start scripts, the first script must be called 'global_start.ext', the second one 'global_start_1.ext', the third one 'global_start_2.ext' and so on, up to a max of 9. Same mechanism for the global end scripts: the first must be called 'global_end.ext', the second one 'global_end_1.ext', the third one 'global_end_2.ext' and so on, up to a max of 9. Once you have created and placed your global scripts in the GlobalScripts folder, you will need to activate the option "Run custom scripts before comparison" and/or "Run custom scripts after execution" in the profile settings for the profiles you wish to run the scripts for. If you do not activate these profile options, the profile will not run the global scripts before and/or after execution. Local scripts are run only for a specific profile. Differently from global scripts, local scripts must be located in the same folder as the ViceVersa profile file (.fsf file) and they must be called 'profilename_start.ext' for the script to run before execution, or 'profilename_end.ext' for the script to run after exection; profilename is the name of you profile, which you want to run the local script for. .ext can be one of the supported extensions, that is .vbs, .js, .bat or .cmd Also for running local scripts, you will need to activate one or both the options "Run custom scripts before comparison" and "Run custom scripts after execution" in the profile settings for the profiles you wish to run the local scripts for.
Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology, or S.M.A.R.T., is a monitoring system for computer hard disks to detect and report on various indicators of reliability, in the hope of anticipating failures. More information. The batch file downloadable on this page can be setup to run BEFORE a ViceVersa profile and if the S.M.A.R.T. check reports an issue with the computer hard disk's health, it will abort profile execution. This prevents files from being corrupted. How to install:
Script output is redirected to the ViceVersa profile log (if a log file for the profile has been setup). You are able to check the script output by looking at the ViceVersa profile log.
If any of the scripts that run before profile execution return an exit code different from 0, the execution is canceled and the ViceVersa profile does not run.
Scripts have access to some ViceVersa variables by means of Environment Variables. ViceVersa PRO makes the following variables available.
VV_PROFILE_NAME = The name of the ViceVersa profile
In addition to the above variables, ViceVersa PRO 2 Build 2014 (or newer) also supports the following variables. VV_EXIT_CODE_DESC = The textual description of the exit code
In addition to the above variables, ViceVersa PRO 2 Build 2015 (or newer) also supports the following variables. VV_RUN_START_TIME = Run Start Time
The following is an example of how to get the value of these Environment Variables in a VBscript:
ViceVersa PRO 2 Build 2011 (or newer) supports Global Scripts. Global Scripts must be located in the "GlobalScripts" folder under the ViceVersa PRO installation folder; usually 'c:\program files\ViceVersa PRO2\GlobalScripts'. The script global_end.ext runs after a profile ends (.ext can be one of the supported extensions, i.e. .vbs, .bat, .cmd or .js) Once you have created the global script(s) in the GlobalScripts folder, you need to activate the option "Run custom scripts before comparison" and/or "Run custom scripts after execution" in the profile settings, for the profiles you want to run the scripts for.
SYMPTOMS When running a large number of profiles concurrently in VVEngine, the following errors may appear:
CAUSE This behaviour may occur if the Windows desktop heap (when VVEngine is running as a standard program) or the non-interactive heap (when VVEngine is running as a Windows Service) in the WIN32 subsystem is depleted. SOLUTION a) Limit the amount of profiles that are running concurrently by scheduling them to run at different times. or b) Increase the Windows desktop heap size:
References: - "Out of Memory" error message appears when you have a large number of programs running: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/126962 - You may receive an "Out of Memory" error message because of the desktop heap limitation in Windows Vista or in Windows 7: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947246 - Increasing the Desktop Application Heap: http://ss64.com/nt/syntax-desktopheap.html - Desktop Heap Overview: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/ntdebugging/archive/2007/01/04/desktop-heap-overview.aspx - Desktop Heap Overview - Part 2: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/ntdebugging/archive/2007/07/05/desktop-heap-part-2.aspx - Sessions, Desktops and Windows Stations: http://blogs.technet.com/b/askperf/archive/2007/07/24/sessions-desktops-and-windows-stations.aspx - Services, Desktops, and Window Stations: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/171890
This error does not happen when you run ViceVersa manually by clicking on "Compare". This can occur if you are working with a mapped network drive. Drive mappings may not be available when a scheduled task runs even if you set up the task to log in with your user name and password. Solution:
Mapped network drives do not work in scheduled tasks, unless you explicitly map them before running the task (see note 1 below). Regardless, they may still fail for a number of reasons. If you plan to schedule a ViceVersa profile to run in VVScheduler, VVLauncher or VVEngine (or on the command line), make sure you use the UNC network path directly in the ViceVersa profile, instead of the mapped drive. For instance, instead of the mapped drive Y:\ use the UNC path \\ComputerName\Share\ If you need to provide a user / password combination to access \\ComputerName\Share\ , you can enter that information in the ViceVersa profile: profile settings -> folders -> network. ---------------- ----------------
If you experience slow file deletion by ViceVersa when running on Windows Vista, it is most likely caused by sending files to the Recycle Bin. The solution is to disable the option to send files to the Recycle Bin when deleting. The option is accessed from the ViceVersa main menu -> view -> preferences.
When using VSS Volume Shadow Copies in Vista, ViceVersa PRO gives this error message if you try to copy an Outlook OST file: This is by design in Windows Vista. Windows Vista Volume Shadow Copies do not include Outlook OST files. << Maintaining changes to .ost files within shadow copies is expensive in terms of space and I/O activity. The performance impact doesn’t occur during the image backup itself--the only extra work at backup time is backing up the .ost file as part of the image. Instead, the performance impact occurs during the ongoing, everyday I/O to the .ost file when Outlook is running. If the .ost changes were kept in shadow copies, then every time Outlook writes to the .ost file, the result is a copy-on-write I/O hit (2 writes, 1 read). Although we have worked to reduce the impact of copy-on-writes on shadow copies, a heavily churned file like an .ost file could still cause problems. For these reasons, and the fact that .ost files can be regenerated, we chose to delete .ost files from the shadow copy before the image is created. Even if the performance issues didn’t exist, there are situations where Exchange will, after an .ost is restored, detect a “future” version of the .ost file and force you to delete and then regenerate the local .ost file. Therefore, it’s still preferable to regenerate an .ost file instead of restoring it. >> Hence, OST files cannot be copied with ViceVersa PRO using VSS Volume Shadow Copies, on Windows Vista. To prevent ViceVersa PRO from reporting this error with OST files and VSS, exclude the OST file from the profile. Add an exclude file filter to exclude the file "outlook.ost", under profile settings -> file filters.
SYMPTOMS - You are running ViceVersa PRO on a computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 This error message is caused by a problem in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, as confirmed by Microsoft. SOLUTION- Download and install the Windows hotfix from the Microsoft website: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/973278
ViceVersa PRO shows an error message when trying to copy files or folders with path longer than 259 characters. The files or folders are skipped. You can enable support for paths longer than 259 characters in ViceVersa as shown in this article: http://www.tgrmn.com/web/kb/item31.htm
By default the VVLauncher service is installed under the LocalSystem account. The LocalSystem account does NOT have access to network drives. To access the network you need to run the VVLauncher service under a user account which has access to the network drive.
Note: Do not use mapped drives to access the network. Instead use UNC paths ( eg \\server\share\ ). Services do not recognize mapped drives.
You are probably running the VVLauncher service under the "Local System" account. The "Local System" account does not have access to network resources. This is causing the error.
The ViceVersa Folder Snapshot Extension adds some useful snapshot commands to the Windows Explorer folder context menu. Download the installer above to install the extension. To remove the extension simply uninstall. After installation of the extension, right-clicking on a folder in Windows Explorer will show the following two extra commands in the menu:
 Right-clicking on a folder in Windows Explorer shows two extra snapshot commands Additionally, in Windows 7, Vista, 2008 or newer, right-clicking + shift on a folder in Windows Explorer (press shift and hold, while right clicking) will show the following extra commands in the menu:
 In Win 7, Vista, 2008 or newer, right-clicking + shift on a folder in Windows Explorer shows additional snapshot commands
VVEngine is an advanced scheduler for all your ViceVersa profiles. It is a separate download. More info can be found here
The VVEngine Gadget puts your ViceVersa profiles right on your desktop! It's free when you purchase VVEngine. More info and a video demo are available here
VVLogViewer is a tool that makes viewing the ViceVersa log files easy. VVLogViewer can highlight errors and warnings in the log and can quickly jump to lines containing errors, simply by pushing F4. VVLogViewer is free and it is included in the main ViceVersa PRO download.
VVScheduler and VVLauncher are two schedulers for ViceVersa PRO profiles. They are free and included in the main ViceVersa PRO download. More info here
VVEngine is a new add-on for ViceVersa PRO. VVEngine lets you create profile chains and categories to run sequentially.
Download VVEngine from the VVEngine Home Page See the extra features VVEngine offers VV PRO users in the Scheduling Comparison Chart
To run VVEngine you need ViceVersa PRO 2 or newer installed (VVEngine is a ViceVersa PRO add-on). VVEngine runs on Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 (all editions of these operative systems, including R2), Windows Home Server and Windows Small Business Server. VVEngine does not run on Windows 98, Me or 95. VVEngine is a 32-bit application, compatible with both Windows 32-bit and 64-bit. To control VVEngine you need an Internet browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 (or later), FireFox 1.5 (or later) or Chrome.
Internet Explorer 5.5 (or later), FireFox 1.5 (or later) or Chrome.
You connect to VVEngine with your Internet Browser. Start the browser (e.g. Internet Explorer or FireFox) and type http://127.0.0.1:8001 in the address bar. This unique address opens the VVEngine interface. Notes:
Yes. Once VVEngine is installed, it will automatically start when you start Windows.
By default, VVEngine uses port 8001 and the HTTP protocol to communicate with your web browser. To connect to VVEngine, type http://127.0.0.1:8001 into your web browser address bar. N.B.: By default, VVEngine only allows connections from the local computer (127.0.0.1). To allow connections from other computers, see: http://www.tgrmn.com/web/kb/item54.htm
*** Requires VVEngine 1.1 or any later version *** Yes, you can connect to VVEngine from a remote computer. You will need to change the default VVEngine settings in order to do this, because, by default, VVEngine only allows web browser connections from the local computer (IP 127.0.0.1).
After this change, to connect from a remote computer, type http://<ip>:<port> into the web browser address bar on the remote computer.
To allow only the local computer to connect to VVEngine (default):
Yes, you can add profiles to VVEngine without them being part of a schedule and run them manually. You do this by clicking on 'Run Profile'. Profiles without a schedule have the text 'Manually' written in the 'Next Run' field. This allows you to organize your profiles into categories and see the profile history for the last 15 runs.
Your profile has now been added to the VVEngine list. As soon as all the sources and targets in the profile are accessible VVEngine starts the profile to synchronize, replicate or backup your files.
Your profile is added to the VVEngine list. As soon as all the sources and targets in the profile are accessible, VVEngine starts the profile to synchronize, replicate or backup your files. Note: network detection can take a couple of minutes. If you want to start the profile only once an hour, once a day or once a week (i.e. you disconnect and reconnect to the network multiple times but only want the profile to start every hour, day or week) select 'Hourly', 'Daily' or 'Weekly' instead of 'Immediately'.
With VVEngine you can run multiple ViceVersa profiles sequentially. Manual Runs: Add the ViceVersa profiles to VVEngine with no scheduling options set and make all of them part of the same category. When you want to run all the profiles in the category, select the category and click on "Run All" in VVEngine. "Run All" runs all the profiles in the current category. Scheduled: Add the ViceVersa profiles to VVEngine. For the first profile, change the schedule and set the "After this profile, run ..." to the profile name of the second profile. Then open the second profile's schedule and set the "After this profile, run ..." to the profile name of the third profile and so on. Note that only the first profile needs to have a schedule set, because the second, third, etc. will run sequentially after the first one.
Running VVEngine on a Windows Server as a Windows Service allows you to keep VVEngine running even when no one is logged onto the server. It also allows you to run VVEngine under a different account from the current logged-in account. See How Do I Install VVEngine as a Windows Service? and Control VVEngine From a Remote Computer
*** Requires VVEngine 1.1 or any later version ***
Please Note: VVEngine saves its settings and the profile list in a file called VVEngine.xml This file is kept in the folder c:\Documents and Settings\<account>\Application Data\VVEngine (where <account> is the account name running VVEngine). Additional Information:
From the Windows Taskbar select "Start" > "All Programs" > "VVEngine for ViceVersa PRO" > "Uninstall"
To schedule a profile to run at a specific time, for example once a week, on Monday at 2 PM, set the profile schedule as follows:
This schedule will run the profile every Monday at 2 PM.
See the extra features VVEngine offers in the Scheduling Comparison Chart
By default VVEngine uses the HTTP protocol on port 8001 to communicate with your browser. If you are unable to access VVEngine on http://127.0.0.1:8001 with your browser, make sure your firewall is not blocking VVEngine. See also http://www.tgrmn.com/web/kb/item50.htm
*** Requires VVEngine 1.1 or any later version *** Yes, you can restrict access to VVEngine with a password. To setup a password, follow the steps below:
VVEngine will now require a password when connecting with a web browser.
*** Requires VVEngine 1.1 or any later version *** Yes, you can change the HTTP port used by VVEngine.
*** Requires VVEngine 1.1 or any later version *** VVEngine supports two RSS feeds (three since version 2.0) that can report the latest run for each enabled profile in VVEngine. The VVEngine feeds are accessible via any RSS reader. The feeds are accessible at: http://<ip>:<port>/rss.xml (eg http://127.0.0.1:8001/rss.xml or from a remote computer http://192.168.1.1:8001/rss.xml) and http://<ip>:<port>/errors.xml (eg http://127.0.0.1:8001/errors.xml or from a remote computer http://192.168.1.1:8001/errors.xml, this feed only reports profiles with errors) and http://<ip>:<port>/rssall.xml (eg http://127.0.0.1:8001/rssall.xml or from a remote computer http://192.168.1.1:8001/rssall.xml, this feed reports all profiles, including disabled profiles. This feed is only available in VVEngine version 2.0 or newer) VVEngine RSS Examples Google Desktop Gadget OneFeed showing VVEngine RSS feed
Windows Vista Sidebar Gadget showing VVEngine RSS feed
This issue is caused by a new security feature added to Internet Explorer 8. Updating to VVEngine 1.1 Build 07 (or newer) fixes this problem. http://www.tgrmn.com/web/vvengine/vvengine.htm
*** Requires VVEngine 2.0 or any later version *** Keep an eye on VVEngine! The VVEngine Gadget puts VVEngine right on your desktop. You can keep track of what's happening in VVEngine while you work. You can run and check profiles right from your desktop. You can position the gadget anywhere on the screen, move it and resize it as you like. The VVEngine Gadget is available for Windows 7, Vista or newer. It requires VVEngine 2.0 or newer to be installed.
*** Requires VVEngine 2.1 or newer, Server Premium Edition or Client Edition ***
Description of the New VVEngine Real-Time Functionality: In the standard backup / replication / synchronization routine, Source and Target folders are analyzed to look for file changes: the folders are scanned, their content is compared file-by-file and a list of file changes is built based on timestamps and/or size. Eventually the new files, or the files that have changed, are copied or deleted, as needed. This process works very well, but it is suboptimal in some circumstances where repetitive rescanning of source and target folders takes too long. For example:
For improving performance in the above situations, VVEngine 2.1 now offers some entirely new capability which is described below. The first time the profile runs, source and target folders are fully scanned and analyzed. However after the first time VVEngine no longer scans source and target. Instead, it monitors constantly source and target and keeps track of all file changes. Then, when the profile runs, VVEngine and ViceVersa use this information to apply the changes without the need to re-analyze the entire file set. So, the total amount of files to backup, replicate or synchronize is no longer a factor, as changes are detected in “real-time”. Plus all of this happens without using extra computer resources: the file monitoring relies entirely on the standard Windows functionality and does not need any new file system driver or special service to be installed. This new “real-time” capability is implemented as a new option in the VVEngine scheduling settings. The option is called "Monitoring Level". Monitoring level can be set to one the following values: Full Rescan: When a file change is detected, a profile run is initiated. The source and target folders are fully rescanned to find out which files have changed since the last run. This is the standard change detection functionality: source and target are fully rescanned on change detection. This method is still the best way in many cases. Subfolder Level: Changes are detected and tracked at subfolder level. When a file change is detected, a profile run is initiated. However only the sub-folders where the file changes have occurred are rescanned which significantly improves performance. This is the new real-time capability of VVEngine. File Level: Changes are detected and tracked at file level. When a file change is detected, a profile run is initiated. However only the files with changes are rescanned. This speeds up the profile execution significantly. This is the new real-time capability of VVEngine. As mentioned before, the new Subfolder Level and File Level monitoring do not require full rescanning of source or target like Full Rescan does which speeds up execution substantially, especially over slow connections or dealing with a large amount of files. Note: Subfolder Level and File Level detection options are only available in the VVEngine Server Premium edition or in the VVEngine edition for Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000. They are not available in the VVEngine Server edition. The following PDF document contains detailed instructions on how to setup Real-Time backup for Continuous Data Protection, replication or synchronization in VVEngine:
The VVEngine Gadget puts VVEngine right on your desktop! System Requirements: Windows 7 or Windows Vista with VVEngine 2.0 or newer. How to Install: Download the gadget and open the file. If you save the file first, go to the location where the file is saved and double-click on the file to install. How to Setup: Once installed, the gadget will self-configure and get profile information from VVEngine. Optionally, gadget options can be set. Description: Keep an eye on VVEngine! Keep track of your profiles while you work. Run and check a profile right from your desktop. Position the gadget anywhere on the screen, move it and resize it as you like. Watch the Video:
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If the VVEngine Gadget is showing the message "VVEngine not found or access is denied", the cause could be one of the following:
To change gadget options, right click on the VVEngine Gadget and select Options.
The following options are available: VVEngine address: This is the VVEngine address where the gadget gets the profile information from. The default address is http://127.0.0.1:8001: this is the standard address when VVEngine is running on the local machine. Profiles per page: Number of profiles per page to be displayed in the VVEngine gadget. Auto-scroll: Sets the gadget to automatically scroll through pages if necessary. Refresh rate: How often the gadget refreshes and gets updated profile information from VVEngine.
More Options
Size: Sets the gadget width / size on your desktop. Always on top: Keeps the gadget always on top of all other open windows so it's always visible. Opacity: Sets to what degree the gadget is visible. 100% opacity sets the gadget to completely visible. 20% opacity sets the gadget to almost completely transparent. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(ViceVersa PRO). VVEngine is our most advanced scheduling tool for ViceVersa PRO, available as a separate download. With VVEngine you can manage multiple profiles using the Internet Browser; organize profiles into categories; set profiles to run every X minutes, every X hours, every X days; set your profiles to run at startup or as soon as file changes are detected; detect external drives and network connections, re-run profiles on error and much more ... 
ViceVersa PRO supports several One-Way and Two-Way Synchronization methods: see 
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