Re: DFS question

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Oh,

I forgot to ask, what is the best way or only way to access the files for
the users?

\\domain.local\share?



John






"Bill Peng [MSFT]" <v-bpeng@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hi John,
>
> As I stated in the previous post, the shared folders will automatically
> replicate with each others.
>
> Generally, to setup DFS, you can follow these steps:
>
> 1. Create a root shared folder on 1 server and create shared folders for
> each link on the other servers.
> 2. Create a root on DFS snap-in and point it to your root shared folder.
> 3. Create links and point them to each shared folder on other servers.
> 4. Right click the root and configure replication.
> 5. I recommend you to use "Full-Mesh" replication for all DFS links.
> 6. You can right click each link and check it status (the status should be
> Online).
>
> I hope the above info helps.
>
> Regards,
>
> Bill Peng
> MCSE 2000, MCDBA, CCNP, CCDA
> Microsoft CSS Online Newsgroup Support
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>>From: "John" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>>References: <#SXPV2Z6FHA.2560@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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>>Subject: Re: DFS question
>>Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 08:26:17 -0800
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>>How do I tell it where to replicate?
>>
>>John
>>
>>
>>
>>"Bill Peng [MSFT]" <v-bpeng@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>> Hi John,
>>>
>>> Thank you for posting back.
>>>
>>> Actually, you do not to configure any replication. Before Windows Server
>>> 2003 R2, DFS will use FRS replication (which will replicate AD and GPO
>>> info). As a result, after you configure DFS root and links, they will be
>>> automatically replicated when FRS replicates.
>>>
>>> I hope the above infe helps.
>>>
>>> If there's any questions, please don't hesitate to let me know.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> Bill Peng
>>> MCSE 2000, MCDBA
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>>>>From: "John" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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>>>>Subject: Re: DFS question
>>>>Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 16:44:15 -0800
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>>>>Hi Bill,
>>>>
>>>>I am now setting up the DFS and after I create the root and a link, I
>>> don't
>>>>see where I can configure replication. I have reread multiple articles
>>> but
>>>>when I click on properties of the root or the link nothing shows up
>>>>about
>>>>replication.
>>>>
>>>>My setup is a SBS 2003 sp1 to a Win2k3 sp1 on remote WAN over VPN.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>John
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"Bill Peng [MSFT]" <v-bpeng@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>>>>news:xgIvwjl6FHA.832@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>> Hi John,
>>>>>
>>>>> It's my pleasure to be of assistance.
>>>>>
>>>>> As always, if you need any assistance, please feel free to post here
>>>>> again.
>>>>>
>>>>> Regards,
>>>>>
>>>>> Bill Peng
>>>>> MCSE 2000, MCDBA, CCNP, CCDA
>>>>> Microsoft CSS Online Newsgroup Support
>>>>>
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>>>>>>From: "John" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>>>>References: <#SXPV2Z6FHA.2560@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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>>>>>>Thanks Bill
>>>>>>
>>>>>>John
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>"Bill Peng [MSFT]" <v-bpeng@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>>>>>> Hi John,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thank you for posting here.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I understand that you want to deploy DFS between 2 sites. To deploy
>>>>>>> DFS
>>>>> in
>>>>>>> an SBS environment is almost same as in a classic Windows Server
>>>>>>> 2003
>>>>>>> environment.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I recommend you to build an additional DC (which can also be a DFS
>>>>> server)
>>>>>>> on the branch site. I also recommend you to check the following
>>>>>>> articles:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Simplifying Infrastructure Complexity with Windows Distributed File
>>>>> System
>>>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/techinfo/overview/dfs.mspx
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Distributed File System: Frequently Asked Questions
>>>>>>>
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/techinfo/overview/dfsfaq.mspx
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Distributed File System and File Replication Services
>>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/technologies/storage/dfs/default.
>>>>>>> mspx
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> If you encounter any problem during configuring/troubleshooting DFS,
>>>>>>> please
>>>>>>> feel free to post here or Windows Server related newsgroups again.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thank you for your time and we look forward to hearing from you
> again.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Regards,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Bill Peng
>>>>>>> MCSE 2000, MCDBA, CCNP, CCDA
>>>>>>> Microsoft CSS Online Newsgroup Support
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Get Secure! - www.microsoft.com/security
>>>>>>> =====================================================
>>>>>>> The public newsgroup only focuses on SBS related technical issues,
> for
>>>>>>> other Microsoft products, we recommend you to post to appropriate
>>>>>>> newsgroup
>>>>>>> to get most qualified responses.
>>>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> When opening a new thread via the web interface, we recommend you
>>>>>>> check
>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>> "Notify me of replies" box to receive notification. When responding
> to
>>>>>>> posts via your newsreader, please "Reply to Group" so that others
>>>>>>> may
>>>>>>> learn
>>>>>>> and benefit from your issue.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Microsoft engineers can only focus on one issue per thread. Although
>>>>>>> we
>>>>>>> provide other information for your reference, we recommend you post
>>>>>>> different incidents in different threads to keep the thread clean.
>>>>>>> In
>>>>>>> doing
>>>>>>> so, it will ensure your issues are resolved in a timely manner.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> For urgent issues, you may want to contact Microsoft PSS directly.
>>>>>>> Please
>>>>>>> check http://support.microsoft.com for regional support phone
> numbers.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Any input or comments in this thread are highly appreciated.
>>>>>>> =====================================================
>>>>>>> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
>>>>>>> rights.
>>>>>>> --------------------
>>>>>>>>From: "John" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>>>>>>Subject: DFS question
>>>>>>>>Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2005 20:32:25 -0800
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>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>I have setup a 2nd DC at an offsite location connected over a
> hardware
>>>>>>> VPN.
>>>>>>>>I am thinking about DFS to ease the congestion between the 2
>>>>>>>>locations.
>>>>>>>>Read some articles here and there and was looking for some feedback
> if
>>>>>>>>anyone has done this?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>TIA (again)
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>John
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
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>>>>>
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