
If you are unable to resolve your Sync issue using the resources above, please submit your Sync logs and open a case with our Product Support team who will help you troubleshoot the problem further.
Penn box sync how to#
How exactly they work and how to set them up would depend on the Make/Model of the external hard drive.
Penn box sync software#
You can find more information here.ģrd party software included with External Hard Drives - Many external hard drives come pre-packaged with software you can use to backup your data. Please find and run the program until you an see the application in the. If you cant find it, it is not running and could be the reason why it is not syncing. Check your Windows task bar or Macs menu bar for the Box icon. This option automatically backs up based on a timeframe already set by MacOS. The first and easiest step to troubleshoot local box sync is to make sure that Box services are running in your computer. Time Machine (Mac only) - MacOS provides a software option to backup to an external hard drive. For more information about Windows AD/U: access, please click here. Windows Active Directory (AD) Share Drives/U:'s - Provided by the University, Share Drives/U:'s can be accessed anywhere through mounting a Windows AD drive. Data stored in Box is encrypted and FERPA compliant.

If a file is removed from the computer or the cloud, it will be removed in all locations, and historical data is not retrievable. Penn+Box (Online Storage)- Not a true backup service! Penn+Box is similar to Google Backup & Sync or Dropbox, where folders and files are uploaded/downloaded from/to your computer and the cloud.

NOTE: The previous cloud backup method, Mozy, was shut down in December 2019 and has been replaced with Code42’s Crashplan Pro.
Penn box sync license#
The University has a license agreement with Code42 and can be provided through your LSP.
Penn box sync pro#
Having at least one credible backup of data is extremely important and highly recommended to protect from hardware failure, damage, or unintentional loss of data.īut which form of backup is the best option for you? Luckily, Penn has some suggestions and options available to all Faculty/Staff!ĬrashPlan Pro (Automatic Cloud Backup Service) –This automatic, cloud-based backup service is “unlimited” and available for $4-5 per user, per month (includes up to 4 devices). Data security and backup on a laptop or desktop computer is an essential need for everybody.
