Automatic FTP Uploading & Synchronize
by Gabi SolomonThe problem
If you are developing or using remote files you might be interested in services like dropbox witch allow you to copy a file in a folder in your computer and have it uploaded to a remote location. I personally love dropbox and usit as a back-up & sharing that i can access from multiple locations. I store my password manager software on it for example 
But services like dropbox dont solve all your problems since sometimes you might want to sincronize to a location of your choise, like a FTP server.
This really comes in handy when you develop web application on a server you installed on your computer. I personally dont do it because of 2 reasons:
1. i have to remember to upload the copy to the remote server
Cant really show the client from my computer or have it stored on a stick with a portable webserver.
Also, having the last copy online is good when you might login and do modifications from multiple computers.
2. compatibility issues
There is always the possibility of the application working on my computer and not on the server. This is both due to the difference in OS but also in the serves configurations.
But i can see the advantage of having application developed locally. The most important would be speed ( saving files and viewing the website ), also not depending on the internet connection ( yes, e i get that sometimes, at night, probably from all the guys logging in to download torrents & porn ).
The solution
Well i recently discovered a really handy piece of software that solve my first problem. Its called
Fling FTP Software and is a powerful ftp program that allows you to synchronize a local folder with an remote one by using FTP.
The cool feature about it is that it integrates really well with your Windows explorer.
Also you have several options of synchronization, including sync between hardisks, network folders and flash sticks.
The way fling works is you setup rules for each folders you want to sync.
This is done in 2 steps:
1. You setup the source and destination folder
1. You setup the scanning options
Here you have the options of telling fling when you want the transfers to be executed and in which way. You have options to do it manually, automatically or at preset intervals. You can also specify witch is the primary source ( when files are conflicting witch one to keep )
I find this software really useful and another cool feature about it : Fling is completely free.
Download Fling FTP Software 2.02
Cheers
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