Windows Dfs: Creating A Distributed Windows File System - Iomega StorCenter px12-400r User Manual

Windows DFS: Creating a Distributed Windows File System

Windows DFS (Distributed File System) organizes Shares and files on a network, such that they
appear to be all in one directory tree on a single px12-400r, even if the Shares reside on many
devices.
Windows DFS terms
There are several terms to understand with Windows DFS.
Namespace
A virtual Share containing other folders that are located on different devices throughout a network.
DFS root
An object that consolidates all the folders in your network and makes them available through a
single entry point. An example of a DFS root is \\ DeviceName\DFSRootName.
DFS link
A folder under the DFS root.
Configuring Windows DFS settings
1. To enable Windows DFS, click the switch on.
2. Enter a DFS root name. The DFS root name is the starting point of a DFS namespace.
After entering a DFS root name, you add DFS links, which map to folders on other devices.
3. Click Click to add a DFS link target to begin adding DFS links.
4. Enter the DFS link name, which includes the name of the host and Share to which you are
linking.
5. Click Apply to save your settings, or click Cancel to discard your changes.
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