Moving files to and from on-prem servers and the cloud just got easier. We've released a brand new file server agent, built from the ground up to be more robust with better performance, increased security, and easier customization options. Here's some upgrades you can find in the new agent.
Automatic Updates
A drawback of our previous file server release was that the update process was manual, and you would need to re-download and reenter your connection information to update. Not anymore. The new agent will let you know when an update is available and let you apply it without any manual processes.
Performance and security
We've made major performance improvements to the backend agent and you should see better results for your migrations. Migrating to or from file servers is more robust in terms of file sanity, and security fixes and enhancements keep data protected.
Windows and OSX versions
We’ve included two updated Mac versions of the agent and dropped support for Windows 2012 servers to focus on versions still receiving ongoing support. You can still migrate to and from Windows 2012 using virtual machines.
Easier Customization
Advanced options like proxy server configurations, logging, and debugging can now be found directly in the agent. You'll find links to the config file and local logs in the options section, and on Windows machines, you have the ability to run the agent as a service with one click.
Simple Setup process
Setting up the new agent is fast and simple.
- Configure a connection for Microsoft Windows/Apple OSX and download the agent. It will be called Couchdrop - Movebot Cloud Connector.
- Run the agent on the target device you want to migrate to/from
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Copy the unique token from Movebot, paste it into the agent, and test the connection
And that’s it! Movebot will be able to connect to the server and NAS devices on the same network.
See how easy file server migrations can be
File server migrations are easier than ever thanks to the new file server agent. Simply register for an account and you'll get 50GB free to try migrations with the file server agent or any other supported storage platform. Want to give it a go? Try the file server agent now.
