Sync
(Redirected from Synch)
Sync (short for synchronization) refers to the process of coordinating events to operate a system in unison. In computing, it is the process of ensuring that data in two or more locations are updated via certain rules. Sync is crucial in various fields such as computer science, telecommunications, and music.
Types of Sync[edit | edit source]
Data Synchronization[edit | edit source]
Data synchronization involves the process of establishing consistency among data from a source to a target data storage and vice versa. It is essential in database management systems, file systems, and cloud storage.
File Synchronization[edit | edit source]
File synchronization is the process of ensuring that files in two or more locations are updated via certain rules. It is commonly used for backup and file sharing.
Time Synchronization[edit | edit source]
Time synchronization is the process of coordinating the time among different systems. It is crucial in networking, distributed systems, and real-time systems.
Audio and Video Synchronization[edit | edit source]
Audio synchronization and video synchronization are essential in multimedia to ensure that audio and video streams are played in unison.
Applications[edit | edit source]
Computing[edit | edit source]
In computing, sync is used in various applications such as cloud computing, distributed computing, and real-time systems. It ensures that data is consistent across different systems and devices.
Telecommunications[edit | edit source]
In telecommunications, sync is used to ensure that data is transmitted accurately and efficiently. It is crucial in network protocols and data transmission.
Music[edit | edit source]
In music, sync refers to the coordination of musical elements to ensure that they are played in unison. It is essential in music production and live performances.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Data synchronization
- File synchronization
- Time synchronization
- Audio synchronization
- Video synchronization
- Cloud computing
- Distributed computing
- Real-time systems
- Network protocols
- Data transmission
- Music production
Categories[edit | edit source]
 | This computing article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it. |
 | This article related to telecommunications is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it. |
 | This music-related article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it. |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
