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other:lsce_cloud [2022/03/25 09:53] jypeter [Testing a folder synchronization] Added link to sharebox space management |
other:lsce_cloud [2022/03/25 14:18] jypeter [Checking that things are working correctly] Improved |
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* Try it for yourself by deleting some test files on the sharebox server | * Try it for yourself by deleting some test files on the sharebox server | ||
* Warning! When you delete something (locally or on the remote server), it will be moved to the ''Deleted files'' section of the remote server | * Warning! When you delete something (locally or on the remote server), it will be moved to the ''Deleted files'' section of the remote server | ||
- | * This is a useful safety feature | + | * This is a useful safety feature, because it allows you to recover files from the trashcan |
+ | * It's possible (not sure yet... FIXME) that files in the trashcan may be automatically removed after //some time// (to determine... FIXME) | ||
* The [[other:lsce_cloud#space_management|trashcan may use a lot of space]]! Be sure to clean it regularly! | * The [[other:lsce_cloud#space_management|trashcan may use a lot of space]]! Be sure to clean it regularly! | ||
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<note important>There shouldn't be any problem, but you should still **check regularly that ownCloud is running correctly** | <note important>There shouldn't be any problem, but you should still **check regularly that ownCloud is running correctly** | ||
- | Quitting (one of the rare times when you can use the ''Quit ownCloud'' button) and restarting ownCloud usually takes care of problems</note> | + | Quitting (one of the rare times when you should use the ''Quit ownCloud'' button) and restarting ownCloud may take care of problems</note> |
=== The obvious stuff === | === The obvious stuff === | ||
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* the sharebox server is running | * the sharebox server is running | ||
- | * Be sure to save the files that you are editing (and that are in a mirrored folder) before shutting down your computer | + | * Be sure to save the files that you are editing (and that are in a mirrored folder) before shutting down your computer, so that the latest version of the files is sent to sharebox |
- | * use a long enough delay (a few seconds will be OK if you have a good network access) after saving a file and shutting down your computer | + | * use a //long enough// delay after saving a file and shutting down your computer: a few seconds should be OK, depending on the file size and the network access. You can always [[#checking_owncloud_activity|check the activity log]] to be sure |
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+ | * Do not change the same file on several computers at the same time | ||
=== Is ownCloud running ? === | === Is ownCloud running ? === | ||
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Check that there is an ownCloud icon in the hidden icons of the taskbar (or start ownCloud) and that it has a green check-mark{{ :other:owncloud_ok.png?direct |}} | Check that there is an ownCloud icon in the hidden icons of the taskbar (or start ownCloud) and that it has a green check-mark{{ :other:owncloud_ok.png?direct |}} | ||
- | ownCloud should always be running, unless you have used the ''Quit ownCloud'' instead of ''Hide'' by mistake in the interface. | + | **ownCloud should always be running**, unless you have used the ''Quit ownCloud'' by mistake, instead of ''Hide'', in the interface. |
=== Checking ownCloud status === | === Checking ownCloud status === | ||
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=== Checking ownCloud activity === | === Checking ownCloud activity === | ||
- | You can use the ''Activity'' panel to check the recent activity and make sure that ownCloud did everything //as expected//. If you see errors, try to correct them as soon as possible! | + | You can use the ''Activity'' panel to **check the recent activity** and make sure that ownCloud did everything //as expected//. If you see errors, try to correct them as soon as possible! |
The most recent action is listed at the top. In the example below (from bottom to top): | The most recent action is listed at the top. In the example below (from bottom to top): | ||
* A new folder on the local computer is uploaded to sharebox, and then renamed (''Moved''...) on sharebox after being renamed locally | * A new folder on the local computer is uploaded to sharebox, and then renamed (''Moved''...) on sharebox after being renamed locally | ||
- | * A test image is added to the new folder (both locally and on sharebox) and the renamed | + | * A test image is added to the new folder (both locally and on sharebox) and then renamed |
* A text file is added, renamed and updated | * A text file is added, renamed and updated | ||