Windows Enterprise Domain
IT Administrator Support

Departmental DFS Root

Support of a Distributed File System domain DFS root is provided for departments. DFS allows your user community to access shared files by only the domain name and your department abbreviation. The actual servers (and share names) need not be known by users since they are "linked to" using meaningful folder names (selected by you).

It is highly recommended that only DFSN roots be created at this time (you will need to have at least one Windows Server 2008 system on the departmental end). Older Windows Server 2000/2003 DFS v1 roots require manual replication copying and less direct control of your root servers. DFSN roots allow for more automation and improved root/replica management on your part.

• For Windows Server 2008 (recommended) refer to Creating a Departmental DFSN Root.

• For Windows Server 2000/2003 (older DFS v1 support) refer to Creating a Departmental DFS Root.

Last updated November 9, 2011