Remove server from DFS

Rising Flight 3,731 Reputation points
2021-09-03T20:23:55.5+00:00

Hi All

i am new to DFS, i have 4 servers in DFS management. out of the 4 servers i have one server which is 2008R2. i want to remove this server from DFS so that i can decommission it. experts guide me how to remove the server from DFS management.

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  1. Limitless Technology 39,351 Reputation points
    2021-09-06T12:22:56.943+00:00

    Hello,

    Thank you for your question.

    Additionally,

    Before removing DFS please ensure AD Replication is working in good health as DFS is tightly integrated with AD.

    If the reply was helpful, please don’t forget to upvote or accept as answer.

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  1. cthivierge 4,056 Reputation points
    2021-09-03T20:52:11.597+00:00

    Is it a DFS namespace or a target?
    If it's a target, have you configured replication?

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