Max number of replication members?
Is there a maximum number of replication members for DFS 2008 R2? I want to have sets of folders replicate to more than just two servers. So I'm interested in if there is a limit as to how many...
View ArticleDoes DFS Replication work even if one of the namespace servers has been set...
Hi there, We implemented a domain based DFS-N in a branche office and for HA and backup reasons in the main office. Unfortunately for some reasons DFS clients in the branche access the DFS Namespace in...
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hi, i have two computers on a workgroup,and when i try to disable password protected sharing it turns on again by itself.i have been seraching for weeks!.i removed guset protected password but it didnt...
View ArticleDFS Clients access the 'wrong' DFS namespace server despite of configuring...
Hi everybody, Environment: Branche offices and Main office: W2K8 R2 SP1, WAN connection, DFS Clients: Windows 7 Enterprise, domain based DFS Branch: DFS-N has been set up to be the first among all...
View ArticleHow to connect CIFS server to 2008 R2 domain
Not sure this is the correct forum; feel free to move to the correct one! In a brand new 2008R2 domain, we've joined an opensolaris fileserver running CIFS to the domain. It joined, but from the...
View ArticleDiskSpaceThreshold in Server 2008 R2 64 Bit
I'm trying to configure a disk space threshold on a 2008 64 bit server so that event 2013 is logged when my free space reaches a certain point. I'm doing a test of 99% ensure it works as expected, I...
View ArticleTrying to install File Replication Service on Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise
I am trying to install the File Replication Service on Windows Server 2008, in the Server Manager > Role Services > Windows Server 2003 File Services - only indexing service is available. I read...
View ArticleAdding a DFS location to a Windows 7 library if the DFS location is not indexed?
As many of you are aware, W7 now includes libraries which amalgamates views of different locations into one view. Now, the only way to add a network location to the library is if it is indexed. I have...
View ArticleWill a file screen look inside a .ZIP file?
From my testing, it does not. I set up FSRM a file screen to prevent .jpg files from being copied into a folder. In another folder that was not screened, I created two jpg files and then sent them to a...
View ArticleDFS Namespace stops working after Transferring PDC Emulator role
Hi Techies! I am having Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise edition x64 bit based File Servers. I have domain based Namespace with namespace servers as Domain Controllers itself as well as File servers...
View Article2008R2 - robocopy - copy particular folder between two NAS devices
Hello Gentlemen, I have a 2008 R2 file server in the domain. to the server are connected to two of the NAS devices. NAS1 Drive1 Z: folder1 folder2 Subfolder1 Files1...
View ArticleDFS Referal Performance is Slow
I wanted to see what would happen if i unplugged the network cable on one of my DFS servers today (i have one server in each site, and have 7 sites). when i unplugged it i noticed that i could still...
View ArticleSet up FTP using IIS 6 or IIS7
I am learning how to set up a FTP using Win Server 2008. I have already installed IIS and IIS manager (IIS management service). Now I find in the list of installed services that I have IIS Manager 7...
View ArticleLoad Balance between file servers to increase network speed to WDS clients??
Our current setup is a server running all the roles necessary to run WDS and another server just running file services. These two servers are on a single 24 port switch and we usually image about 12 to...
View ArticleDFSR Propagation test
I have two fileservers running Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Standard with service pack 1. One is in our office building and being used as our primary fileserver. The other is in a secure data...
View ArticleAdvice on setting up permissions needed.
I am attemping to set up a shared folder where users can create folders and have full control of the folder, sub folders and files. Clients are on Win7 and must not be able to access other users...
View ArticleUpgrading Drives in a DFS Environment
We are at the point where we have 3 DFS servers and they are becoming full, we will have to upgrade the drives. My biggest worry is when I take a server offline, replace the drives, and put the server...
View ArticleNtfs events 55 and 137 logged during System State backup
Hi I have a question about Ntfs events being logged when a System State backup takes place. Our domain controller is a Windows 2008 Server Standard Ed, 32bit running on a Dell Poweredge R410. The...
View Articlevery slow DFSR initial sync
Hi, I am in the middle of a Win2003 SP2 to Win2008 DFSR initial sync scenario. Things are working (besides the occasional staging area full message but I think this is a follow up problem). On the...
View ArticleUse a virtual/NAS drive as the c: drive to hold the operating system and...
Is it possible to use a virtual drive as the c: drive to hold the operating system and programs on a server? Our current C: drive only has 30gb and we need more space to support one of our programs...
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