Wide Area File Services (WAFS™) from Globalscape allows end users across multiple offices to access and share files over a WAN at LAN speeds. File replication ensures the same files exist at all locations while real-time file locking keeps users from overwriting files in use. As files are modified, changes are mirrored instantly using intelligent byte-level differencing to minimize the effect on network bandwidth. When configured for continuous data protection (CDP), WAFS automatically saves a copy of every change to your data, captures all data changes at the byte level, as they occur, and can restore data from any point in time. WAFS provides back-up for multiple locations while minimizing bandwidth requirements.
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Multi-site file sharing—Byte-level changes at any site are mirrored at all other sites
Efficient bandwidth usage through byte-level differencing and compression capabilities
File coherence with real-time file locking, file release, and synchronization
Backup of files—Including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and so on. Files are replicated continually and in real time as they are saved or closed
Backup data to multiple locations at the same time by mirroring data between sites
Continuous back-up at the central server allows for easy switchover if primary file server malfunctions
Failback capabilities for restoring changes to primary server during switchover periods
Easy installation and browser-based management
Instant access to newly created files anywhere on the WAN with minimal bandwidth consumption
Transparent to end users—no new software for end users to learn
Offline availability with automatic sync upon reconnection
Complete file history; retrieve any files, current or past
Restore data through a browser, from disk, or directly over the network
Firewall friendly (tunnel through HTTP/S)
For examples of how GlobalSCAPE customers are using WAFS in their organizations, review the various case studies available at http://www.globalscape.com/products/casestudies.aspx.
