Implementing Distributed File System

As we discussed earlier, Distributed File System provides a way to optimize the use of file servers in our organization by using namespaces in our domain.

These namespaces are associated with file servers and shared folders implemented across our organization, and achieve not only centralized management but also improve the users' accessibility to these resources. This makes the file server service highly available as well as efficiently implemented.

It is beyond the scope of this chapter to explain all the components, requirements, and considerations about Distributed File System; for more information, please visit the following links on Microsoft TechNet:

• Distributed File System —http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753479(WS.10).aspx

• The Basics of the Windows Server 2008 Distributed File System (DFS)—http://blogs.technet.com/b/josebda/archive/2009/03/09/the-basics-of-the-windows-server-2008-distributed-file-system-dfs.aspx

• DFS Step-by-Step Guide...