Folder synchronization tool

Veeam Test Task

Author: Jiří Štípek

Description

This project implements a simple folder synchronization tool that copies files from a source folder to a backup folder at specified intervals. It also logs actions and errors using Serilog.

Features

• Periodic synchronization of files from a source folder to a backup folder.
• Logging of actions and errors using Serilog.
• Automatically creates directories if they don’t exist.
• Configurable synchronization interval.
• Graceful shutdown on user input.
• Validates source, backup, and log paths.

Prerequisites

• NuGet packages:
  • Serilog
  • Serilog.Sinks.File
  • Serilog.Sinks.Console
• Command-line interface
• File system access

Arguments in command line

• -s or --source <path>: Path to the source folder
• -b or --backup <path>: Path to the backup folder
• -l or --log <path>: Path to the log folder (file will be created inside this folder)
• -i or --interval <seconds>: Synchronization interval in seconds

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/Jurgee/Veeam-Test-task.git

2. Navigate to the project directory

cd FolderSync

4. Build the application

dotnet build

6. Run the application

dotnet run -- -s <source_path> -b <backup_path> -l <log_path> -i <interval_in_seconds>

Example Usage

dotnet run -- -s "C:\SourceFolder" -b "C:\BackupFolder" -l "C:\Logs" -i 60

Logging

Logs will be written to the specified log file and also output to the console. The log will include information about synchronization actions and any errors encountered.

Graceful Shutdown

Press Ctrl+C to stop the synchronization process gracefully.

3rd Party Libraries

• Serilog: A diagnostic logging library for .NET applications.
• CommandLineParser : A library for parsing command line arguments.
• System.Timers : A timer that raises an event at user-defined intervals.