DFS

Question 1

DFS (Distributed File System)

Answer 1

• Access geographically dispersed files throughout an organisation
• WAN-friendly replication mechanism for data distribution between servers
• Used in environments where files are dispersed on multiple servers in a single location
• Hub-and-spoke or Full mesh

Question 2

DFS-N (Namespace)

*Domain-based vs stand-alone

Answer 2

• Namespace domain(WINN02)
• Name of the namespace (CCSPDEPCISADM)
• Namespace server
• Folder targets (Different folder targets from different servers)
• Delegate rights (if necessary)

Question 3

DFS-R (Replication)

Answer 3

• Ensure that contents are sync
• Sync ensures users to see the same files regardless of which folder target is referred to (diff servers)
• Backup using standard backup procedures
• Reduce cost (backup hardware and onsite IT experts)
• Fault tolerant: test from WKS with 1 server out