Is it OK to replicate a folder structure using multiple replication groups?
We have a two-way hub-and-spoke DFS replication topology. Our headquarters is the hub, and each of the branch offices is a spoke. Each spoke has its own two-way replication group (lets' call the...
View ArticleUse robocopy for mirroring
Hello everyone!I use robocopy for mirroring some file resources at win2012 by using bat-file with scheduler.But I have some troubles, and i can't find a resolution. Maybe someone could explain...
View Articleget-dfsrfilehash
Hi,I am trying to get the file-hash table for my dfs replicated data .. i just want to compare with source server whether it's correct or not but i am not able get the get-dfsrfilehash command on my...
View ArticlePerformance tuning and tweak for 1000+ user accessing File Server 2012 R2...
Hi People,Can anyone here please share some knowledge and suggestion of any settings that I need or should implement forWindows Server 2012 R2 file server that will be used by 1000+ user access...
View ArticleReinstalled server, recreated user profiles loading temporary accounts
I've had to reinstall Server 2008 R2 due to a system crash, and unfotunately had no backup of the AD. User accounts are on a shared folder and accessed through a profile path...
View ArticleDFSN Reports
Hi Team,We have installed the DFS in our environment in a 2003R2 server. We have only one Namespace and many target folders.I want to take a report which gives me the list of users to which the...
View ArticleHardware for SoFS cluster for Hyper-V
Hi,I'm considering placing a SoFS cluster in front of my existing SAN to allow a Hyper-V 2012 R2 cluster to use SMB 3.0 shares for storage. 10Gb Ethernet and 8Gb FC used. I would connect the Hyper-V...
View ArticleIn DFS, How to make servers LEAST COST for different subnets.
Hello, We setup DFS in our domain (SERVER1) and we replicated the DFS namespace into a server which is also a member of the domain but it is on a DIFFERENT SUBNET (let's call this server SERVER2). How...
View ArticleWrite-Back Cache in Scale-Out File Server
My test environment setup consists of one Hyper-V server and a two-node Scale-Out File Server. All have Windows Server 2012 R2 installed with the latest updates as of today.My question is about Server...
View ArticleFSRM in parallel with a NAS
I want to migrate to a NAS but maintain the FSRM goodness in terms of the file classification and Dynamic access control features.What I am wondering is that because these are attributes on the files...
View ArticleDisk Partition: Shrink Error
I m trying to partition C: drive. while shrinking, it shows enough space to shrink. but when i shrink, error displays, " there is not enough space to perform action" . i have defragmented the drive,...
View ArticleDisk partition: Erron in shrink
I m trying to partition C: drive. while shrinking, it shows enough space to shrink. but when i shrink, error displays, " there is not enough space to perform action" . i have defragmented the drive,...
View Articleenter your credential to connect ---(user) for shared folder
when i access a shared folder using cmd (\\arjun\abhi) it prompt a credential box. sowhat are the credential to enter in this prompt box (to access shared folder)? I am confused. i need to enter my...
View ArticleAdministrator Rights
How can I get administrator rights to install my printer on my laptop?
View ArticleWindows Server 2012 Legacy BIO, MBR, mirrored boot partition, "Windows does...
Goal is to get primary disk mirror back in operation. BCDEdit doesn't think the system is EFI enabled and I think it correct. What tools and documents talk about WS2012 rather than 2008? DISKPART...
View Articlemulti user Access database corruption since moving to Server 2012
We have a group sharing a access (aacdb) file. We recently moved the shared DB to Server 2012 file server. Corruption of the DB seems to happen 4-5 times per week. I found...
View Articleget-dfsrfilehash
Hi,I am trying to get the file-hash table for my dfs replicated data .. i just want to compare with source server whether it's correct or not but i am not able get the get-dfsrfilehash command on my...
View ArticleReal world performance of tiered Storage Spaces on JBODs for HyperV VMs
Hi, Has anyone deployed tiered Storage Spaces + JBODs and can share real world experience on performance this solution provides? I've read some design articles from Microsoft:...
View ArticleSFTP facility for Windows with these requirements
hello i just would like to ask you guys if you could recommend me an SFTP facility which would satisfy these requirements 1. Transfer of file is in real time. Batch transfer still can be used if...
View ArticleWindows Server 2012 w Macs file sharing
We are having an intermittent issue with our Macs (running Mountain Lion and Mavericks) having issues connecting to our new file server on Server 2012 R2. Both mac and Win clients access the files but...
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