Hey everyone! I'm on the hunt for a folder monitoring software that can automatically move files to a network drive. Specifically, I'm looking for something that watches a folder (like D:output) and moves new files to a designated network location after they've been in the folder for 5 minutes. I've tried Syncthing and FreeFileSync, but neither works for my needs. I'm okay with paying for software if necessary. This is for Windows Server 2025. Thanks for any guidance you can provide!
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There’s also the File Server Resource Monitor (FSRM) built into Windows Server. While I haven’t used it in a while, you can set triggers on your file shares to kick off scripts or alerts whenever a file is added. Might be worth checking out if you want something built-in.
If you want something more robust, you might look into FolderMill. It’s great for handling multiple file management tasks, but if your only goal is to move files, a PowerShell script is likely the simpler solution.
You can indeed set up a PowerShell scheduled task to accomplish this. Here's a snippet that you can use to monitor the folder and move files after 5 minutes. It’ll keep an eye on that D:output path and transfer files once they’ve met the age requirement. Pretty handy!
Definitely check out the FileSystemWatcher in PowerShell! It's designed for this type of task. You just set it up, specify an action (like moving files), and it’ll take care of the rest for you. Tons of examples online to help you get started.
You might want to consider using a PowerShell script. It's a pretty straightforward solution that can tailor exactly to your needs. You can set up a script that monitors your folder and moves files to your network location after a specified time. Just remember to test your script before deploying it in a live environment!
Would this run continuously, or would I have to set it up as a scheduled task?