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--- sync:introduction [2021/06/02 00:57] – [How does synchronization work?] Scott Cunliffe
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-===== What is synchronization? =====
-TapeTrack's Synchronization Suite is a powerful toolkit that allows you to [[cli:sync_fields|set fields]] within TapeTrack based upon the values of fields within your backup or tape management software.
-===== How does synchronization work? =====
+===== Synchronization Process =====
+TapeTrack's Synchronization Suite is a powerful toolkit that allows you to [[cli:sync_fields|set fields]] within TapeTrack based upon the values of fields within your backup or tape management software.
 The logic flow of synchronization is as follows:
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 If Volume scope is randomized it is strongly recommended that the data source be sorted as a step prior to synchronization.</note>
-<- | ^ | ^ sync:download|Download Sync ->
+===== The benefits of synchronization =====
+Synchronization with your backup or tape management system has the following benefits:
+  - Automation of tape movement requests, including setting description fields and the next move date of each tape.
+  - The ability to synchronize off a picking and distribution list or a complete inventory list.
+  - Elimination of errors that are possible with manual data input.
+  - Ensuring that tape movements are not dependent on manual intervention that cease if a key employee is absent.
+  - The ability to securely synchronize over the Internet.
+  - Warning messages when tapes are in the library that are expected not to be.
+  - Warning messages when tapes are not in the library that are expected to be.
+  - Automatic confirmation of tapes when they are entered into the library, reducing the need for manual barcode scanning.
+<- | ^ sync:introduction|introduction ^ sync:download|Download Sync ->