I recently upgraded my NAS device and left file compression on in the NAS settings when initialising the raid array.
After setting up an automated backup schedule with Syncback i've realised this is a problem,
as i can no longer compare file size nor last modified date in order to work out which file is newer.
I'm wondering if anyone here has been able to work out a solution to this problem?
or if i'll need to wipe my NAS and start again with file compression off.
Thanks!
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Backup issue with NAS compressing files - altering size and modified date
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papad4r
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MikeTaku
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Re: Backup issue with NAS compressing files - altering size and modified date
To fix SyncBack's backup issues caused by NAS file compression, switch to comparing file contents using CRC32 or MD5 hash in the profile settings. Alternatively, consider disabling compression or reconfiguring the NAS without it for quicker file comparisons based on size and date.papad4r wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2024 2:46 amI recently upgraded my NAS device and left file compression on in the NAS settings when initialising the raid array.
After setting up an automated backup schedule with Syncback i've realised this is a problem,
as i can no longer compare file size nor last modified date in order to work out which file is newer.
I'm wondering if anyone here has been able to work out a solution to this problem?
or if i'll need to wipe my NAS and start again with file compression off.
Thanks!
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papad4r
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- Joined: Sat Aug 17, 2024 2:35 am
Re: Backup issue with NAS compressing files - altering size and modified date
thankyou!
i'll give MD5 a shot
i'll give MD5 a shot