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The MMS Synchronization Client (sync tool) is a program available on Mac or Windows that allows users to transfer music files from a local computer to an MMS over the network and keep the MMS' library in sync with the library on the local computer. The Sync Tool also allows users to manage their library and playlists on iTunes (Music app on Mac) by giving them the option to sync all music and playlists, all playlists, or specific playlists. Alternatively users can select specific files and folders to transfer. When expanding MMS storage capacity, you can select the ‘Add’ option to make the drive available to the sync tool for use. When a library is synced, it cannot be accessed from through the MMS from the ' Music Share or transferred to a new computer from the MMS, however the user’s library can be migrated from one computer to another without the need to re-sync content. Synced content can be removed from the ‘Synchronized Computers’ section of the MMS configuration page. The ‘Synchronized Computers’ section also allows users to see the last time and date a computer was synchronized.
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Music files available on a network attached storage drive (NAS) can be made available for an MMS to stream over the local network. The MMS uses SMBv3 to accomplish this, however SMBv2 and SMBv1 are also availablesupported. After configuring the MMS to connect to see music a folder on the a NAS, there will be a file scanning and database entry period before the content is available to play. Adding or removing content on the NAS drive or rebooting the MMS will cause the MMS to rescan the media on the drivethe MMS will scan the specified location for music content. This can take some time depending on network speed, system load, and total file count. All files are scanned and subsequently filtered for music content that the MMS supports. Rebooting the MMS during the initial scanning period will cause the scan to start over. Once a full scan is completed, the MMS will only scan detected changes. Rebooting the MMS will force a full scan, however tracks that were scanned prior to the power cycle will still be playable as long as the files are still accessible.
How to Configure a NAS Drive with an eSeries MMS
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