Dragging files between folders with Windows Explorer is fine for some tasks, but when it comes to heavy-duty file management you need a better tool. If you’re willing to do a little typing in exchange for power and flexibility you can’t get with Windows Explorer, get to know Robocopy.

 

Robocopy (the name is short for Robust File Copy) was introduced with the Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit and is included in all editions of Windows 7. Its many strengths include the ability to copy all NTFS file attributes and to mirror the contents of an entire folder hierarchy across local volumes or over a network. If you use the right combination of options, you can recover from interruptions such as network outages by resuming a copy operation from the point of failure after the connection is restored.

The Robocopy syntax takes some getting used to. If you’re familiar with the standard Copy and Xcopy commands, you’ll have to unlearn their syntax and get used to Robocopy’s unconventional ways. The key difference is that Robocopy is designed to work with two directories (folders) at a time, and the file specification is a secondary parameter. In addition, there are dozens of options that can be specified as command-line switches. The basic syntax is as follows:

robocopy source destination [file [file]...] [options]

The source and destination parameters are specified as drive:\path or \\server\share\path. The file parameter can contain one or more literal file names, or it can use the familiar ? and * wildcards. Available options include dozens of switches that control copying, file selection, retry options, and the ability to create log files. For instance, this command copies the contents of one folder and all its subfolders from a local drive E to a shared folder on a Windows Home Server:

robocopy "E:\test" \\server\public\test\ /MIR /W:20 /R:15 /LOG: \\server\public\logs

The /MIR switch tells Robocopy you want to mirror the two folders, copying all folders (even empty ones) from the source directory and purging folders from the destination if they no longer exist on the source. The /W and /R switches set the wait and retry options; in this case, Robocopy will retry each copy up to 15 times, waiting 20 seconds between attempts. (The defaults allow 1 million retries, at 30-second intervals, allowing copy operations to complete when an open file is closed, even if hours or days have passed since the command was first launched.)

To see the full syntax, type robocopy /? at a command prompt.

Robocopy is a powerful tool, capable of moving, copying, and deleting files and folders faster than you can say “Whoops.” We recommend experimenting with commands using nonessential files and folders first; when you’re comfortable that you understand the effects of the syntax you’re using, you can run the command against real data files.

And if you aren’t keen on the idea of using a command-line tool, take heart. Microsoft engineer Derk Benisch has written a graphical front end that allows you to build a command by selecting check boxes instead of entering switches.

Robocopy GUI adds more than usability to Robocopy; it also lets you create a library of commonly used copy scripts. Check out this TechNet Magazine article about Robocopy GUI and download the app for your system.

 

 

Two-Way Voice Communication

CCD Sensor for Enhanced Image Expression

SD Memory Card Recording

Simple Ethernet Connection - No PC Required

One Year Warranty

Image Compression: JPEG

Video Streaming Format: Motion JPEG

Quality Video Resolution: 640 x 480, 320 x 240(default), 160 x 120 (for mobile access only)

Frame Rate: Max. 12 frames/sec (640x 480), Max 30 frames/sec (320 x 240), Max 30 frames/sec (160 x 120)

Authentication: ID/Password authentication (Administrator / General Users (up to 50))

Encryption: IPsec

IPv4/v6: IPv4/v6 Dual Stack

Supported Network Protocols: IPv4: HTTP, FTP, SMTP, TCP, UDP, IP, DHCP, DNS, ARP, ICMP, and POP3 before SMTP

Simultaneous Viewers: 30

Image Buffer: About 125 frames (320 x 240) with time display. Expandable using optional SD Card.

Pre-Alarm Image Buffer: Yes

Image Transfer via E-Mail (SMTP) or FTP: Triggered by external sensor, alarm, motion detection and/or timer

Max. Bandwidth Control: 0.1/0.2/0.3/0.5/1.0/2.0/3.0/5.0Mbps/ unlimited

Cellular Phone Compatibility: View Snapshot and Control from Compatible Cell Phone

Multiple Camera Views: Yes, cameras can be viewed in three groups of 4 cameras, or 12 cameras on one screen.

Multi-Language Interface: English, German, Spanish, Italian, French and Japanese

LED Indicator Control: On/Off or On During Access

Zoom: Up to 10x digital zoom

Image Sensor: 1/4" 320,000 pixel CCD

External Video Input: No

Viewing Angle: 53 degrees horizontal, 40 degrees vertical

Remote Pan Angle: 60 degrees left and right max. (or less based upon user setting)

Remote Tilt Angle: -45 to +20 degrees (or less based upon user setting)

Maximum Pan/Tilt Speed: Pan: 100 degrees/sec Tilt: 100 degrees/sec

Focus: Fixed 1m-infinity

Aperture: (f No.) : F1.8

Illumination: Normal: 3 - 100,000 lx, Color Night View: 0.2 - 100,000 lx

White Balance: Auto/Manual/Hold

Adjustments: Brightness, White Balance

2-Way Audio: Yes (Half Duplex)

CODEC: PCM (64kbps), ADPCM (32kbps), Monaural

Frequency Range: 300Hz - 3.4kHz

Input: External Microphone (not included) or audio source using RCA jack

Output: External Speaker (not included) using stereo mini jack. (output is mono)

Wireless Technology: IEEE802.11b/g

Frequency: 2.4000 - 2.4835 GHz

Number of Channels: 11 channels

Transmission Speed: up to 54Mbps

Security: WEP(40/128bit), SSID

Network Connection: Ethernet (10Base-T/100Base-X)

External I/O Connector: 2 input / 1 output

Speaker/Microphone Jack: 3.5mm mini-jack

Operating System Requirements: Windows 98SE, NT4.0, 2000, ME and XP (IPv6 : Windows XP only)

Web Browser requirements: Internet Explorer 5.5 or later/Netscape Navigator 4.7 (The network camera image is not displayed correctly in Netscape 6.x)

Dimensions (H x W x D): 3 15/16" x 3 15/16" x 3 1/8"

Weight: 0.78 lbs

 

www.valleycomp.net Jeff Tilton

 

1.   Goto Start > Control Panel > Printers and Faxes 

2.   Click on "Add a Printer"

2.     Click Next

3.     Select Local Printer attached to this computer, and DESELECT Automatically detect and install

 

 

4.     Select Create a new port, and for type select Standard TCP/IP

 

 

 

 

5.     Click Next, then next again

 

6.     Put in the IP Address needed, for example 192.168.30.21 

 

 

 

7.     Click next then finish

 

 

 

 

8.  Depending on your printer, you can use builtin drivers or you can click on "Have Disk"

9.     Click next until you reach the finish button and you should be done

 

www.valleycomp.net Jeff Tilton