This walkthrough assumes there are at least two servers with the File Services server role installed; and the Distributed File System, DFS Namespaces and DFS Replication components installed.
Below is an example of what this walkthrough sets out to achieve – a DFS namespace, with replicated folder, spanning two DFS servers
DFS Management Console (dfsmgmt.msc)
1: DFS Management → Right-click Namespaces and New Namespace
New Namespace Wizard
2: Browse for namespace server (this will host the namespace) → Next
3: Give the namespace a name → Next
Note: You can leave the default settings. The referenced C:\DFSRoot\ will later contain shortcuts
4: Choose Domain-based or Stand-alone namespace – we'll proceed from having chosen Domain-based → Next
5: Review Settings → Create
6: Close the wizard
DFS Management Console
7: Right-click the newly created namespace and choose 'Add Namespace Server' → OK
8: Right-click Replication and choose 'New Replication Group...'
New Replication Group Wizard
9: Choose 'Multipurpose replication group' or 'Replication group for data collection' – we'll proceed from having chosen 'Multipurpose replication group' → Next
10: Provide 'Name of replication group' → Next
11: Add the 'Replication Group Members' → Next
12: Choose Topology – we'll proceed from having chosen 'Full mesh' → Next
13: Choose Replication Group Schedule and Bandwidth – we'll proceed from having chosen 'Replicate continuously using the specified bandwidth' → Next
14: Choose the Primary member → Next
15: Choose the Folder(s) to Replicate → Next
16: Choose Local Path for replicated folder on Other Members → Next
17: Review Settings and Create Replication Group → Create
18: Close the wizard
DFS Management Console
19: Selected the newly created replication group → 'Replicated Folders' Tab → Right-click the Replicated Folder → Share and Publish in Namespace...
Share and Publish Replicated Folder Wizard
20: Select a Publishing Method – we'll proceed with 'Share and publish the replicated folder in a namespace' → Next
21: Share Replicated Folders - Review the Actions → Next
22: Namespace Path – Browse for the 'Parent folder in namespace:' → Next
23: Review Settings and Share Replicated Folder → Share
And we're done - the namespace is available, replicated folders available via the namespace, and the replicated folders are highly available across two DFS servers.
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