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ARM123 · Guest

i have a dfs root on a dc that is running out of disk space, so i have
connected the server to a SAN and want to move the dfs root to a the
different logical drive on the same server. any idea how to do that? thanks.

Glenn L · Guest

This should be a pretty straight forward procedure.
Do this after hours of course.

Perform a system state backup first.
Validate the status of the DFSroot and links are enabled and OK.

stop the dfs service
stop the server service (browser service will also stop)

Create a new folder on the drive letter that is your SAN.
open the registry and browse to HKLM\system\CCS\Services\LanManServer\Shares
Modify your DFSroot share entry to point to the new target folder.

Start the server service and browser service. (validate the new folder is
now shared with dfsroot share name)
Start the DFS service.

Now open your DFS admin GUI and check status on your root and links.

You are done.

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Nick M · Guest

These instructions sound as if this will only redirect the target to a new
location. What about the data? How should that be moved to the new location
in this process?

Nick

"Glenn L" wrote:

Neil · Guest

Glen,

Nick is correct, how can the existing data be moved to the new location?
Just copy it or is there a process for it.

thanks and I appreciate your response, I have similar issues with me where
the SYSTEM drive is running out of disk space.

"Nick M" wrote:

Shannon Wagner · Guest

This article might help:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;266679

wpyung · Joined: 27 Jun 2005 Posts: 2

I too am running out of space on my C: drive on my domain controller.

The article quoted by Shannon seems difficult and maybe a catch 22.

Is it best to delete the DFS root and recreate ?

I only have a small DFS structure - but many users using it, so I'm looking for the cleanest way to proceed.

Paul Williams [MVP] · Guest

I can't see the rest of this thread, so have no idea what we're talking
about.

wpyung · Joined: 27 Jun 2005 Posts: 2

This is a domain root DFS.

I want to move it to a different domain controller as we are replacing old hardware.

What is the best way to proceed - I need the exact steps ?

What do mean about the root being large ?
The DFS structure is small.
However the data stored within the shares on other servers is large. It is used by many users.

Paul Williams [MVP] · Guest

The beginning of this thread appears to be missing. Can you please repost
your original problem, and what it is exactly you are trying to achieve?

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Paul Williams
Microsoft MVP - Windows Server - Directory Services
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