Resilio Platform is an enterprise-class EFSS solution that is designed specifically to handle large file transfer<\/a>, large file synchronization, and on-prem to hybrid multi-cloud deployments. Some customers start fully on-prem and then expand to the cloud as needed. You\u2019re never locked into a single cloud platform; you can use any type of cloud at any time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In terms of performance, Resilio delivers the fastest transfer and multi-site synchronization speeds in the industry. For servers, we\u2019re seeing 20+ Gbps per server over high speed networks. Yet for EFSS, when users may have slower speeds at their access point, the software is highly resilient. That means your file transfers (uploads, downloads, and sync jobs) always \u201cjust work\u201d, no matter how unreliable the connection or network. That\u2019s in part because Resilio has built its solution on a mature and proven peer-to-peer (P2P) file transfer technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A major benefit of peer-to-peer is going one to many, many to one, and many to many exponentially faster and more efficiently than traditional EFSS. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As mentioned earlier, Resilio also offers an optional wide-area network (WAN) optimization technology, both of which we\u2019ll explain in detail later on. From the perspective of the user, these technologies offer simplicity and reliability: synchronization is reliable and immediate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enterprise businesses in many industries use Resilio Platform to synchronize file data across multiple business sites (for business continuity and content collaboration in remote work scenarios), supplement their disaster recovery strategy, synchronize data from data centers to the cloud in real time, deploy web and app content updates<\/a>, and synchronize VDI profiles for business operations across the globe. And Resilio is well-rated on software ranking sites like Gartner<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more about using Resilio Platform to sync your enterprise data, <\/em>schedule a demo<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Resilio Active Everywhere is a powerful, flexible alternative to traditional enterprise file sync and share solution due to its:<\/p>\n\n\n\n No matter the use case, ensuring data is synchronized across your entire environment and available to your employees and applications in a timely manner is critical to the success of any modern enterprise business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Resilio Platform is the best solution for quickly synchronizing business-critical data and services due primarily to its:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Most other file synchronization solutions use point-to-point transfer topologies. The two types of point-to-point transfer methods are client-server transfer (where data must first be shared to a hub server that then synchronizes with every other server in your environment one by one) and follow-the-sun transfer (where one server syncs with another one by one). In other words, point-to-point transfer means your data travels from server to server, one at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Point-to-point topologies are slow and can prevent speedy synchronization across your entire environment.<\/strong> Synchronizing large amounts of data between servers point-to-point can take a long time, especially if you need to sync to hundreds or thousands of endpoints. And if file transfer is impeded at any single endpoint (for example, if one of your servers is on a slow network or experiences a hardware\/software breakdown), all of the other servers must wait for the file transfer to complete before receiving data. This leaves users, employees, and site visitors without the most up-to-date versions of files if they try to access them before synchronization is complete, which can hinder business workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Resilio\u2019s P2P transfer overcomes this limitation. With a P2P topology, every server in your environment is equally privileged and can share data with any other server. With all of your servers taking part in <\/strong>file transfer<\/strong> concurrently, synchronization speed is dramatically increased<\/strong> and the workload can be distributed across your entire environment for more efficient and effective data sync.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Resilio\u2019s fast P2P transfer is enhanced by two other <\/strong>key features<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, imagine you have 100 servers in your sync environment. If a change is made to a file on Server 1, Resilio will detect and sync that file change immediately. Using file chunking, Resilio will break that file down into several smaller parts. Server 1 can share the first chunk with Server 2. Once Server 2 receives that first chunk, it can begin sharing it with any other server in your environment, even before it has received the rest of the file. <\/p>\n\n\n\n All of your servers can assist in synchronizing files and file changes across your entire environment simultaneously, resulting in sync speeds 3-10x faster than traditional <\/strong>EFSS services<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n Resilio\u2019s P2P topology also enables you to sync in any direction, including one-way (from one server to another), bidirectional (from one server to two), one-to-many (from one server to many servers), many-to-one (consolidation of many servers onto one server), and N-way (all servers syncing simultaneously). This enables you to quickly sync across any environment \u2014 no matter how large your files are, how many files you\u2019re syncing, or how many endpoints you\u2019re syncing to. It also enables you to ensure your data is always up-to-date and where it needs to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The visual effects company Blockhead uses Resilio Platform to sync large, terabyte-sized video files across their offices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhereas some of the other solutions took a \u2018send the file, hope for the best\u2019 approach, Resilio Platform had a robust process around its synchronization. The methodical way that it goes about analyzing changes and quantifying what those changes are and then only transferring the difference, I think that is hugely powerful.\u201d <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn how Resilio Platform enables Blockhead to sync files across local offices and the WAN.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Many other enterprise file sync and share services perform poorly when transferring over high-latency, loss-prone WANs because they use transfer protocols that aren\u2019t optimized for WAN transfer (such as TCP\/IP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our WAN optimization technology enables our users to sync data to and from the edge of networks in areas with poor network coverage (such as our client Shifo<\/a>, which provides healthcare data solutions to remote communities in places like Uganda) and for maritime operations (like our client Lindblad Expeditions<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Resilio Platform utilizes a proprietary WAN transfer protocol known as Zero Gravity Transport\u2122 (ZGT). ZGT optimizes WAN transfer using:<\/p>\n\n\n\n With ZGT, you can quickly transfer files from system to system utilizing 100% of the available bandwidth in your network regardless of distance, latency, or loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Resilio Active Everywhere P2P architecture makes it incredibly fault-tolerant and organically scalable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a P2P environment, there is no single point of failure. If one of your servers or networks fails, the necessary files or services can be retrieved from any other server in your system. Resilio supports Active-Active availability scenarios (having two active sites that can provide data and share the network load), making it a great supplement to your disaster recovery strategy. And the workload can be distributed across all of the servers in your system in order to avoid overtaxing the network on any single server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A P2P environment is also organically scalable. As your replication environment grows, adding more endpoints only increases sync speed, since every server takes part in file transfer. In other words, more demand creates more supply<\/em>. You can reliably distribute, consolidate, and synchronize data across thousands of endpoints in roughly the same time it would take for two endpoints. And Resilio can transfer and synchronize files of any size and number (Resilio was tested and successfully synced 250+ million files in a single job<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n VoiceBase<\/a> is a speech-to-text software used for audio and video transcriptions. Using Resilio Active Everywhere, they distribute their speech model files (of 50+ GB) across 400+ servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cResilio Platform enables us to reliably distribute our code, specifically new language models in a fraction of time. These copy jobs now take an hour, down from eight.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn how Resilio Platform helped VoiceBase reduce file distribution time by 88%.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most common issues we hear from our clients about their previous enterprise file-sharing solutions (particularly free solutions like DFSR) is that they\u2019re hard to use and experience frequent errors\/breakdowns that are difficult to troubleshoot. But Resilio Platform was designed to be easy to deploy, control, manage, and automate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Resilio Platform provides a Management Console that enables you to monitor your file sync and transfer jobs from a single, centralized location. You can view real-timefile transfer performance metrics, gain insight into the status of individual endpoints, and review the history of all executed jobs in your network. You can control sync parameters, such as bandwidth utilization (you can set bandwidth usage limits based on the time-of-the-day or day-of-the-week), disk io threads, file priorities, data hashing, packet size, and more. And you can script any type of functionality and automation using Resilio\u2019s powerful REST API.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Resilio Platform also simplifies and optimizes remote workflows for employees in geographically distributed enterprise organizations by providing a common and consistent view of your corporate data locally for each remote worker in a unified workspace. With Selective Sync, remote workers can download and locally store only the data they need. Resilio uses transparent file caching to cache files on local storage so they can be easily streamed on demand through the file system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many other EFSS solutions require you to use them on their proprietary operating systems and storage hardware\/cloud storage platforms. But Resilio Platform operates on a BYO storage model and can be deployed quickly on your existing infrastructure and begin replicating in as little as two hours. It enables much more flexibility than competing solutions, and can be used with multiple operating systems, any on premise or cloud storage, and familiar tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can use Resilio Platform on Windows servers, Linux, MacOS, Unix, FreeBSD, and all major NAS solutions. It can be deployed cross-platform, on any type of web server, and on virtualization platforms like Citrix and VMware. Resilio also offers iOS and Android mobile apps for mobile devices. Resilio is designed to more efficiently utilize bandwidth and processing power, so it doesn\u2019t drain smartphone batteries as quickly as alternative solutions, giving your employees a better mobile user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can deploy Resilio on-premises, in cloud-based environments (on private or public clouds), or in a hybrid-cloud environment. Resilio operates on a bring-your-own cloud or on-prem storage model, and natively supports Azure Blob & Files, S3, Google Cloud, and any S3-compatible object storage.<\/p>\n\n\n Resilio Platform maintains an audit trail and event logs and can be paired with any major event processing solution, such as Loggly, LogRhythm, and Splunk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maintaining secure files and data loss prevention are imperatives for enterprise businesses, especially when transferring and syncing data across endpoints and across the cloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Resilio Platform provides state-of-the-art security features \u2014 that were reviewed by 3rd-party data protection experts \u2014 including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more about using Resilio Platform to sync your enterprise data, <\/em>schedule a demo<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n PeerGFS<\/a> is a secure real-time replication software<\/a>. Like Resilio Active Everywhere, it can be configured cross-platform using on-prem, cloud, or cloud-hybrid storage. It supports native file and object formats so you can avoid vendor lock-in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n PeerGFS only replicates changed data, enabling faster replication speeds. And it monitors suspicious file activity and provides extra antivirus and ransomware protection using Malicious Event Detection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n GoodSync<\/a> provides both file synchronization and data backup capabilities. It can be deployed on Linux and Windows servers, NAS, and mobile devices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Goodsync is an especially competitive solution regarding pricing, as they offer both paid and free versions. It provides data security through AES-256 encryption and ensures file integrity using bit-by-bit synchronization. And it enhances sync speed by replicating data in parallel threads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like Resilio Active Everywhere, Syncthing<\/a> is a P2P replication software. Though it\u2019s designed specifically for Linux devices, Syncthing can also be installed on Mac OS X, FreeBSD, Microsoft Windows, OpenBSD, and Solaris devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Syncthing provides data security and integrity protection using TLS encryption and cryptographic certification. While there is a steep learning curve for new users, Syncthing provides an open protocol and source code that you can learn and use to control and optimize synchronization in your environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note:<\/em><\/strong> Syncthing users can experience sync errors and breakdowns, but you can find solutions for certain situations when <\/em>Syncthing goes out of sync here<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Signiant Media Shuttle<\/a> is an enterprise sync solution that is optimized for media companies, as it integrates with many media workflow tools. While Signiant provides fast replication, it uses a point-to-point file transfer topology, so some media companies may want to seek a Signiant alternative<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Signiant protects data using TLS encryption. It\u2019s a reliable solution that can resume failed file transfers automatically from the point of failure using Checkpoint Restart. Like Resilio, Signiant works with any type of storage, on-prem, in the cloud, or cloud-hybrid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SureSync<\/a> is an enterprise sync solution for Windows servers. It provides real-time, multi-threaded synchronization, and syncs only changed file data using remote differential compression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Syncthing only uses TCP\/IP transfer protocol, so it performs poorly over long-distance, lossy networks. If you need to sync over WANS, you should seek a Suresync alternative<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n IBM Aspera<\/a> is an easy-to-use enterprise file sync and share solution that can be deployed on-prem, in the cloud, or in hybrid-cloud environments. Like Signiant, it easily integrates into many media workflow ecosystems, making it a great solution for media companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aspera uses blockchain technology to maintain file transfer security. And it fully utilizes bandwidth and optimizes WAN transfer using a UDP-based transfer protocol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n DFSR<\/a> (Distributed File System Replication) is a free, command-line-based role service for file sync and management on Windows servers. It\u2019s included free on Windows devices and works well in simple, homogeneous replication environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n DFSR only replicates changed file data using remote differential compression. It protects data using authenticated and encrypted procedures during replication. But, as a free solution, DFSR experiences reliability and performance issues<\/a> and breaks down more frequently as your replication needs and environment grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like DFSR, Rsync is a free, command-line replication tool that\u2019s designed for Linux and Unix devices. It uses end-to-end checks for data security. And it replicates only changed files in order to enhance replication speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Resilio Active Everywhere: Reliable, Fast, Flexible EFSS Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n
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High Performance, Real-Time Sync over Any Network<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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P2P Transfer and Real-Time Synchronization<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Proprietary WAN Optimization Protocol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Scalable, Reliable Synchronization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Flexible, IT-Friendly Management & Automation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Multiple Operating Systems<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Any On Premise or Cloud Storage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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2. PeerGFS<\/h2>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n3. GoodSync<\/h2>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n4. Syncthing<\/h2>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n5. Signiant Media Shuttle<\/h2>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n7. IBM Aspera<\/h2>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n8. DFSR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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