How to adjust time granularity option for sync pairs with Egnyte

When using cloudHQ to synchronize or back up data with Egnyte, it’s essential to understand the time granularity options available. Adjusting the frequency of sync operations can help manage Egnyte’s API call limits effectively. Here’s a guide on how to tweak your sync settings for optimal performance.

Table of Contents

  1. Understanding Sync Frequency Options
  2. Managing Egnyte API Call Limits
  3. Practical Tips for Optimization

1. Understanding Sync Frequency Options

The image below shows a sync pair setup in cloudHQ, where files are being synchronized between two services. If you need more options for this sync pair, you should click the “Modify Options” button. This will allow you to access and adjust additional settings for your synchronization needs.
cloudHQ provides a range of sync frequency options for Egnyte sync pairs. One of the options allowing you to determine how often your data is checked and synchronized. These options include:

  • Check and sync every 24 hours
  • Check and sync every 12 hours
  • Check and sync every 9 hours
  • Check and sync every 6 hours
  • Check and sync every 5 hours
  • Check and sync every 4 hours
  • Check and sync every 3 hours
  • Check and sync every 2 hours
  • Check and sync every 1 hour
  • Check and sync every 30 minutes
  • Check and sync every 15 minutes
  • Check and sync every 10 minutes
  • Check and sync every 5 minutes
  • Check and sync every 1 minute

These settings enable you to control the balance between up-to-date synchronization and API call usage.

2. Managing Egnyte API Call Limits

Egnyte imposes limits on API calls, which makes managing the granularity of your sync operations crucial. Here’s how to adjust your settings:

  1. Reduce Sync Frequency: To minimize API calls, choose less frequent sync intervals. Options like every 24 hours or 12 hours are ideal for non-critical data, helping you stay well within Egnyte’s API limits.
  2. Increase Sync Frequency for Real-Time Needs: If real-time updates are necessary, you can increase the sync frequency. This will result in higher API usage but ensures that your data is always current. Settings such as every 10 minutes or even 1 minute can be selected based on the urgency of the data synchronization.
  3. Find a Balanced Approach: For most use cases, a balanced sync frequency, such as every 30 minutes or hourly, provides a good compromise. It keeps data reasonably up-to-date without excessively consuming API calls.

3. Practical Tips for Optimization

  • Evaluate Your Data Needs: Assess which data needs real-time synchronization and which does not. This will help you choose appropriate sync intervals for different data types.
  • Monitor API Usage: Regularly check your Egnyte API usage to ensure you’re not approaching the limit. Adjust sync settings as needed based on usage patterns.
  • Test and Adjust: Experiment with different sync intervals to find the most efficient setup for your needs. Start with moderate settings and tweak them based on performance and API usage.

By understanding and adjusting the time granularity of your cloudHQ sync settings with Egnyte, you can optimize performance while effectively managing API call limits. This ensures a smooth and efficient synchronization process tailored to your specific requirements.

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