Files in DFSR are unaware of each other's changes
Here's my scenario:I have two servers replicating in DFS within a namespace: \\sharedfoldersAll of my client workstations are pointing to the namespace to retrieve files.If client #1 opens up word.docx...
View ArticleDFS - one-way replication / Windows 2008
Hello,I'm new to DFS, and trying to figure out a one-way DFS setup that isn't working properly(folders are not in sync). It is configured as this: A set of servers are supposed to replicate folders to...
View ArticleWindows server 2012 UAC Folder problem
Hi.There was anoying feature (some call it bug) when Windows 2008 R2 UAC blocks folder acces if You are member of local Administrators group and NTFS ACL is allowing only Adminitrators and other users...
View ArticleNew-virtualdisk does not create tired storage, but gui does.
HiI'm trying to create a Storage Pool with a virtual disk with tierd storage.Got 2 SSD and 2 HDD.Created my pool and then I'm trying to create a disk using my ssd and hdd.$ssd_tier = New-StorageTier...
View Articlethere is not enough space available on the disk (s)to complete this operation
When I try to expand the disk on my windows 2008 server I get this error:Ā there is not enough space available on the disk (s)to complete this operationĀ any suggestion are greatly appreciatedĀ ThanksĀ AL
View ArticleCannot add multiple members of a failover cluster to a DFSR replication group
Server 2012 RTM. I have two physical servers, in two separate data centers 35 miles apart, with a GbE link over metro fibre between them. Both have a large (10TB+) local RAID storage arrays, but given...
View ArticleCannot initialize SAN disk (VDS fails to write boot code on a disk during...
Two Windows Server 2012 R2 with MPIO feature, dual HBA connected to EMC AX-4 Storage. See presented LUNs with diskpart, but unable to initialize disk with "Device not ready" message and VDS fails to...
View ArticleDFS Namespace New Folder Issue
Quick Overview Current Setup2 Windows Server 2012 R2 with DFS and DFS Replication roles/features installed (File01 and File02)Read and Followed TN Guide...
View ArticleDefault Ownership Settings for Windows Server 2008 R2
I'd like to know if there was an option to automatically set the folder ownership to the domain administrators? Currently when a user creates a folder/file within the domain, they are defaulted as the...
View ArticleHow to use Offline mode for shared items
Hello,I enabled Offline mode by this instruction in windows server 2012:http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh968298.aspxBut thats not working.I have a windows server that if file server and all...
View Articlereformating drives that have been used in a storage pool.
I am rebuilding a server. with 2012 r2 essentials (the server started as a learning experience and it is time to do over)The server had six 2TB SATA drives setup as a storage poolNow when I go to...
View ArticleNeed to know how to provide access to it admins based on RBAC on a file server.
Hi ,I am not a having a good knowledge in file server so if anything is wrong please correct me .Level 3 admin : I just wanted my level 3 admins need to provide a full permission and to do a changes on...
View ArticleWindows 2012 R2 - Access problems to NFS shares via IPv6
Hello,we setup some NFS shares on HNAS storage box. The connection to this storage is only possible over IPv6 network.My server with Windows 2012 R2 has the feature 'Client for NFS' installed and a...
View ArticleDFS - Import a cloned database on destination server which already has...
Hi GuysI was hoping someone could help clarify the below...
View ArticleFile server data migration from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008r2
Hi, I am just in the middle of planning a file server migration from Windows 2003 to Windows 2008 R2.The files that need to come over to our new 2008 file server are our Users data from their home...
View Articlemigrate File Server from windows 2003 to Windows 2012 R2
HelloWe are trying to migrate our File Server (DFS) from windows 2003 to Windows 2012 R2 no replication. Previoulsy I used to migrate using Windows Backup and Restore till Windows 2003 but now with...
View ArticleWindows 2012 R2 - ReFS - Can not fix file system problems, or detect it in...
I've found a new problem in ReFS on an enterprise data server. We started getting reports that backups where failing, the backup log file was 4GB long! so i went to the location in question on one of...
View ArticleLooking for reporting options on specific folder sizes
I need to devise a way to report on the size of specific folders on our Windows 2012 R2 file server. I haven't found at FSRM does this yet. I've tried some Powershell scripts that get about half way...
View ArticleFile and Folder Permissions - Restrict Change Permissions
Here is my scenario:The "accounting" group has an NTFS file share called "reports". I need to give the accounting group access to create, delete, and modify files and folders within the reports...
View ArticleRoaming Profiles Not Working
Hello, we recent migrated our file server to Server 2012 R2. Everything went smooth until I noticed users' account we're getting their Roaming Profiles when launchingĀ a Citrix application/session....
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