Server Sync for Production Infrastructure: Your Questions Answered

Modern productions generate terabytes of new content daily, from on-set camera originals through editorial, VFX, and finishing. Every facility in the pipeline needs current data. And as productions scale across more sites, more vendors, and more time zones, the logistics compound fast. Every additional facility multiplies the delay, risk, and manual effort required to keep assets current.

Traditional hub-and-spoke transfer models can't keep up. VFX vendors work from yesterday's plates while editorial has moved on. Dailies sit in a queue. A single node goes down and every site loses access simultaneously.

Resilio Active Everywhere on Sohonet replaces all of that. Here's what teams ask us most.

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What is managed server sync for production infrastructure?

A managed server sync service that keeps every facility in your pipeline working as if they're on the same network, thousands of miles apart. Assets land at one facility and are virtually available everywhere, automatically. No overnight transfer windows. No manual triggers. No hub bottlenecks. Continuous, peer-to-peer synchronisation at line rate, over your existing network or Sohonet's private media network, fully managed by Sohonet around the clock.

It's also transparent to end-users. No new app, no new interface, no change to how artists open or save files. They work exactly as they do today, in the same tools, on the same paths. Resilio runs underneath. Your pipeline changes; your artists don't notice.

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How does peer-to-peer server sync work across production facilities?

Resilio replaces hub-and-spoke transfer infrastructure with a peer-to-peer mesh. Every server syncs directly with its peers - no central bottleneck, no shared bandwidth queue. When assets land at one facility, they propagate automatically across every connected site simultaneously. Delta sync, compression, and intelligent chunking keep transfer times tight even across long distances. Single agents sustain 10 Gbps. Clustered deployments exceed 100 Gbps aggregate. And every node added to the mesh increases total capacity and resilience.

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What throughput and transfer speeds can you achieve with a peer-to-peer sync mesh?

2-5x faster than legacy transfer tools. Single Resilio agents sustain 10 Gbps sustained throughput. Clustered agent deployments exceed 100 Gbps aggregate. Directory enumeration handles 500,000 files per second. Dailies reach editorial the same day. VFX vendors start work without waiting for overnight windows.

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What happens to the pipeline if a production facility goes offline?

Intelligent routing dynamically bypasses network issues in real time. There is no single point of failure - because there is no central hub to go down. Every node added to the mesh increases total resilience. If one site drops off temporarily, the rest of the pipeline keeps running and syncs automatically when connectivity is restored.

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How is it different from tools like Aspera or Signiant?

Aspera and Signiant are built for point-to-point delivery, you schedule a transfer, it runs, it finishes. That model works for one-off file moves but it doesn't scale with constantly changing production assets. Transfer windows, manual oversight, and usage-based pricing that escalates quickly are built into the model. Resilio keeps every site continuously in sync, automatically, with no scheduling, no babysitting, and a predictable flat monthly fee. And your content stays internal - peer-to-peer between your own sites, never transiting a vendor's relay infrastructure or sitting on someone else's servers. It's the difference between a delivery service and a live pipeline.

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Does it integrate with existing pipeline and asset management tools?

Yes. Resilio supports REST API and event-based triggers, so transfers can be initiated automatically based on production events and integrated directly into existing asset management and pipeline systems. No manual steps, no separate tooling layer sitting outside your workflow.

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Does it work with our existing storage?

Yes. Linux, Windows, macOS, NAS, SAN, Resilio is built for heterogeneous storage environments. On-premises, cloud, hybrid - it works on top of whatever you're already running. No proprietary filesystem, no data migration, no lock-in. FileRunner, Sohonet’s file transfer app is also included for secure vendor exchange with external partners.

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Do I need to be a Sohonet network customer?

No. Resilio via Sohonet Managed Service works completely standalone. No Sohonet network connection, no other Sohonet products required. You get the full managed service on its own terms. That said, pairing it with Sohonet's private media network delivers additional performance and reliability for productions that need it.

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How secure is managed server sync for media production?

AES-256 encryption on all data in transit across the Sohonet Media Network, with studio-grade security throughout. Content stays on your infrastructure - not in a third-party cloud filesystem. Controlled, auditable access across every stage of production, aligned with studio and TPN security requirements.

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How long does it take to set up server sync across production facilities?

Engagement starts with a technical assessment of your existing storage, remote access patterns, and artist workflows. Sohonet then runs a phased pilot with a selected team before full rollout. Your team defines the data and workflows, Sohonet handles deployment, configuration, and everything else.

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Who manages production server sync infrastructure day to day?

Sohonet does. Fully. Deployment, configuration, monitoring, and 24/7 NOC support. One point of contact, defined SLAs, engineers who understand M&E production infrastructure inside out. Your engineers focus on the show, Sohonet manages the pipeline.

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How is server sync priced - and are there per-transfer or egress fees?

Throughput-based, flat monthly fee. No per-transfer costs, no egress fees, no usage spikes when production scales up. Predictable pricing across the entire production lifecycle -- pre-production, production, and delivery.

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Which studios and production companies use managed server sync?

Major studios and production companies worldwide trust Resilio via Sohonet for facility-level data infrastructure -- including Netflix, Universal, Warner Bros, Skywalker Sound, and Apple TV teams. Over 500 M&E companies and 100,000 creative professionals are connected across the Sohonet network.

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Ready to see it in action?

Talk to our team about how Resilio via Sohonet Managed Service can support your production infrastructure -- on current shows and upcoming ones.

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