Which file backup programs can copy attributes/permissions?


  1. Posts : 1,797
    Win 7 Ultimate, Win 8.1 Pro, Linux Mint 19 Cinnamon (All 64-Bit)
       #1

    Which file backup programs can copy attributes/permissions?


    Hello all,

    I have tried a few backup programs but I'm trying to find out the best way of copying around 500gb of files and keeping all the dates, attributes and security permissions intact?

    Any suggestions guys?

    :)
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  2. Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
       #2

    Hi,

    Robocopy from a cmd window can do this:

    Code:
    robocopy <source> <destination> /COPY:DATSOU /MT:12
    D=data
    A=attributes
    T=timestamp
    S=security (ntfs acls)
    O=owner info
    U=auditing info

    Seeing as you are copying 500GB, I recommend using this switch also, to speed it up:
    MT:12=use 12 threads to perform the copy

    And some light reading:

    ROBOCOPY - Create Backup Script

    Regards,
    Golden
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  3. Posts : 1,797
    Win 7 Ultimate, Win 8.1 Pro, Linux Mint 19 Cinnamon (All 64-Bit)
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Brilliant! Thanks a lot Golden! :)

    Can Robocopy verify the files after they are copied?

    Also, have you ever tried the Robocopy GUI?
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  4. Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
       #4

    Hi Burdus,

    Apologies for the late reply.

    I've never used the GUI, but I hear its quite good. There isn't a verify option, but I've never found the copy to yet produce a corrupted file.

    I saw JDobbsy replied replied to your thread in the tutorial : that is all OK, but I added some background information about retry and waiting time as general information.

    Regards,
    Golden
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