This post focus on DFSR (Distributed File System Replication).
you could know what DFSR is and how it works.
Besides, there is some information about the requirements for DFSR.
Whats more, it’s possible for you to know how to install it.
Now, you could continue to read this post.
What Is DFSR
DistributedFile SystemReplication (DFSR) service is a new multi-master replication engine.
Now, you could continue to read this post fromMiniToolto get more information about DFSR.
Although DFSR has been widely used, it has some disadvantages.
The main disadvantage is that it usually lacks visibility into the copying process.
It does not display any information about the current status of the service.
When you have two computers, how to sync files from one computer to another computer?
This post will give you 5 useful solutions to solve it.
How Does It Work
Then, lets see how Windows DFS replication works.
DFSR uses a new compression algorithm called Remote Differential Compression (RDC).
RDC is a protocol that can be used to efficiently update files on a online grid with limited bandwidth.
To use DFS replication, you must create a replication group and add the replicated folder to the group.
The following figure illustrates the replication group, replicated folders, and members.
Requirements for DFSR
There are some requirements for DFSR.
There are two methods for you.
Here is how to do that:
Step 1: OpenServer Managerand clickManage.
Then, clickAdd Roles and Features.
Step 3: Then, you better grab the role services and features that you want to install.
SelectDFS Replicationon theServer Rolespage.
Step 4: On theFeaturespage, expandRemote Server Administration ToolsandRole Administration Tools.
Then, expandFile Services Toolsto selectDFS Management Tools.
The DFS Management snap-in will be installed by DFS Management Tools.
Use Windows PowerShell to Install DFSR
you might also use Windows PowerShell to install DFSR.
To do that, you better open Windows PowerShell with administrators right.
Then, pop in the following command Install-WindowsFeature .
Final Words
What is DFS replication?
You may have answers after reading the post.
Based on that, you also obtain some extra information about Distributed File System Replication.
Here comes the end of the post.
