Storage, Services and applications, Creating a new dfs namespace – Dell PowerVault NX3200 User Manual

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Shared Folders

Is used to centrally manage file shares on a system. Shared Folders enable you to create file
shares and set permissions, in addition to viewing and managing open files and users.

Local Users and
Groups

Is used to create and manage users and groups that are stored locally on a computer.

Performance

Is used to monitor performance in real time or through a log. Configuration data is collected
and events traced to analyze results and view reports.

Device Manager

Manages the technologies that support the installation of hardware and the device driver
software that enables the hardware to communicate with the Windows operating system.

Storage

Windows Server
Backup

Is a feature that uses command-line tools and Windows PowerShell cmdlets for your day-to-
day backup and recovery needs. The data backup can de done locally and online. To run
Windows Server Backup, you must install the Windows Server Backup feature.

Disk
Management

Is a system utility for managing hard disks and the volumes or partitions that they contain.
Management allows you to create and attach virtual hard disks, initialize disks, create
volumes, and format volumes with the FAT, FAT32, or NTFS file systems. It also helps perform
most disk-related tasks without restarting the system or interrupting users. Most configuration
changes take effect immediately.

Services and Applications

Routing and
Remote Access
Service

Technology combines three networking services into one unified server role, Direct Access,
Routing, and Remote Access.

Services

Is used to manage services such as file serving, event logging and so on that are running on
local or remote computers. You can also manage services using the sc config command.

Creating A New DFS Namespace

To create a new DFS namespace:

1.

In the Server Manager menu bar, click Tools → DFS Management .
The DFS Management window is displayed.

2.

Under Actions, click New Namespace.
The New Namespace Wizard is displayed.

3.

Follow the instructions in the New Namespace Wizard and complete the wizard.

NOTE: A namespace server cannot be created if the server is offline.

Creating A New DFS Replication Group

To create a new DFS replication group:

1.

In the Server Manager menu bar, click Tools → DFS Management .

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