The replicated folders stored on each member can be located on different volumes in the member, and the replicated folders do not need to be shared folders or part of a namespace. However, the DFS Management snap-in makes it easy to share replicated folders and optionally publish them in an existing namespace. Using DFS Replication on a virtual machine in Azure has been tested with Windows Server; however, there are some limitations and requirements that you must follow.
To learn about how to get started with Azure virtual machines, visit the Microsoft Azure web site. The Add Roles and Features Wizard appears. Skip to main content. This browser is no longer supported. Download Microsoft Edge More info. Contents Exit focus mode. The following chart details how the data Active Directory or registry of a DFS namespace server is impacted by various operations against a DFS namespace:.
Utilize the dfsutil. For instance, the "DATA" namespace listed in the dfsutil. No parts of this object should ever be modified directly. Without this information, the DFS service would not obtain the configuration data from Active Directory and would fail to host the root s. Within this key exists a subkey for each root hosted by the server and specifies the root share via two values "LogicalShare" and "RootShare".
The key for the "DATA" root would be as follows:. Configuration data is stored within the following location:. The file server shares specified by the "LogicalShare" and "RootShare" registry values must exist and be accessible for proper operation of a DFS root. Access will be denied to a root if the share is missing or is configured with inappropriate permissions.
It is recommended to never directly edit these registry values. To back up a DFS Namespace server, a system-state backup is required. The backup will contain the registry configuration for the server's DFS service.
If the domain-based namespace server is also a domain controller, the system-state will also include a backup of the Active Directory database, where domain-based DFS namespaces store the configuration data.
For namespace servers not running on domain controllers, ensure at least one domain controller is backed up regularly to prevent the loss of configuration data in the event a domain controller experiences a failure.
Lastly, ensure the DFS-related folders residing on the server are included within the backup. For additional details about system-state backups and restorations, please see the following articles:.
Windows Server How Backup Works. Note the typical shelf life of a system-state backup of Active Directory is only 60 days: Useful shelf life of a system-state backup of Active Directory. The output created via the "export" option may be used to recreate the missing DFS configuration information lost through accidental deletion. More Information Configuration objects It is useful to have an overview of all objects before you view each object in detail. Global objects Global objects configure the replica set as a whole.
The following attributes are stored in this object: Description The replication group description. The following attributes are stored in this object: Description The description of the replicated folder. Server-local objects Server-local objects exist in the computer account for each server that participates in a replication. Detailed delegation Grant permissions to create a replication group This action is one of the two delegation actions that are available in DFS Management.
Delegate administrative rights to a replication group This is the other delegation action that is available in DFS Management. Manage local system settings without being a local administrator Typically, the user must be an administrator to manage local computer settings. Control of all replication groups To grant a user control of all existing and future replication groups in a domain, follow these steps: Start Active Directory Users and Computers. Generate a report on a replication group To generate a diagnostic report, a user must be a local administrator of the servers that are part of the report.
Need more help? Expand your skills. Get new features first. Was this information helpful? Yes No. Thank you! Any more feedback? The more you tell us the more we can help. A domain root will publish itself in Active Directory and supports replication, whereas a stand alone root does not.
Note: The root would be the top level of the hierarchy. It is the main Active Directory container that holds Dfs links to shared folders in a domain. Windows allows your server to have more than one root - which wasn't the case in Windows The next screen is the one where you have to select which trusted domains will be hosted. Since I only have one domain in my network, only domain. Once this is done you have to select a server on that domain - in my example it is netserv.
Figure 2: inputting the host server name. The following screen allows you to specify the root name of your primary DFS root. You should give it something which will accurately define the contents of that share. In my example I have called this root "Company" - which would be a real name of an ogranization.
You can change this to anything you want. You might wish to have a root called "Documents" - which would clearly state that one can expect to find anything related or specific to documents, and documentation in that root. Figure 3: entering the dfs root name. You will now have to select the location of a folder in which all the files will be stored. Figure 4: selecting the root share.
Tip: for added security, when selecting a folder, try to choose one that is located on a partition other than that of the operating system.
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