After the initial full backup, CCC compares the source and destination drives. It only transmits new or modified files, minimizing data transfer [4, 6].
The software examines file attributes like size, modification date, and checksums to ensure that even the smallest changes are captured without redundant copying [2, 6]. After the initial full backup, CCC compares the
Smart Updates is a sophisticated synchronization engine that intelligently manages backup tasks to save time and storage space. Instead of copying every file during every backup session, CCC identifies and copies only the items that have changed since the last run. Smart Updates is a sophisticated synchronization engine that
CCC 6 introduced a faster scanning process that utilizes the macOS FSEvents service to quickly identify modified folders, drastically reducing the time spent "comparing" files before the actual copy begins [1, 2]. Key Benefits: Key Benefits: When combined with CCC's SafetyNet feature,
When combined with CCC's SafetyNet feature, older versions of modified files can be archived rather than immediately overwritten, providing a history of your data [5, 6].