Adding dfs namespaces to display, Adding replication groups to display, File server resource manager (fsrm) – Dell PowerVault NX3200 User Manual

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The DFS Management window is displayed.

2.

Under Actions, click New Replication Group.
The New Replication Group Wizard is displayed.

3.

Follow the instructions in the New Replication Group Wizard and complete the wizard.

Adding DFS Namespaces To Display

To add DFS namespaces to display:

1.

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

2.

Under Actions, click Add Namespaces to Display.
The Add Namespaces to Display window is displayed.

3.

Under Scope, click Browse and locate the parent domain.

4.

Click Show Namespaces and select the namespace that is on the parent domain. Click OK.
The namespace should be displayed in the form of \\parentdomain\rootname in the DFS management.

Adding Replication Groups To Display

To add replication groups to display:

1.

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

2.

Under Actions, click Add Replication Groups to Display.
The Add Replication Groups to Display window is displayed.

3.

Click Browse and locate the parent domain.

4.

Click Show Replication Groups and select the replication groups that is on the parent domain. Click OK.
The replication groups should be displayed in the form of \\parentdomain\rootname in the DFS
management.

File Server Resource Manager (FSRM)

FSRM is a collection of tools for Windows Storage Server 2012 that allows administrators to understand, control, and
manage the quantity and type of data that is stored on their system. By using FSRM, administrators can place quotas on
folders and volumes, actively screen files, and generate comprehensive storage reports. This set of advanced
instruments not only helps the administrator efficiently monitor existing storage resources, but it also aids in the
planning and implementation of future policy changes. FSRM tasks include:

Quota Management

File Screening Management

Storage Report Management

Classification Management

Multipath I/O (MPIO)

Microsoft Multipath I/O (MPIO) is a framework provided by Microsoft, which enables storage providers to develop

multipath solutions that contain the hardware-specific information. It is required to optimize connectivity with their

storage arrays. These modules are called Device-Specific Modules (DSMs). MPIO is protocol-independent and can be

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