File services management

The humble file server is a staple of many companies. While you can (and should) start using services such as Azure File Sync, there are always instances where an on-premises file server may be necessary.

This recipe demonstrates how you can use the Distributed File System (DFS) to replicate folder contents between multiple file servers. We will use a hub and spoke topology with read-only connections.

Getting ready

The cmdlets that are used here are not compatible with PowerShell Core. You may want to use the WindowsCompatibility module or remoting.

How to do it...

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