DFS Namespace - A folder is not replicating

Question

Hi All,

There a SRVR-1 server Windows Server 2012 with the following DFS Namespace configuration.

The path is \SRVR-1\TEST.

There is another DC1 server Windows Server 2019 with the following DFS Namespace configuration.

The path \DC1\TEST.

At the moment the TEST folder is not replicating\syncing between two servers.

\domain.local\TEST on both servers opens the folder stored on the SRVR-1 server.

Is something missing in my DFS name space configuration?

Thanks.

Answer 1

Hello,

Thank you for your question and for reaching out with your question today.

To troubleshoot this, you can follow these steps:

1. Ensure that DFS Replication is set up correctly and is running without any errors. Use the DFS Management console to monitor the replication status and resolve any reported issues.
2. Double-check that the DFS Namespace is properly configured on both servers. Make sure the namespace root and folders are correctly set up, and the folder targets are pointing to the appropriate server shares.
3. If your environment includes multiple sites, ensure that the site configuration is accurate and that the servers are correctly associated with the appropriate sites.
4. Confirm that the shares on both servers have the correct permissions set up.
5. DFS Management offers diagnostic reports that can provide insights into replication problems. Generate and analyze these reports to identify potential issues.
6. DFS Namespace relies on Active Directory replication for proper functioning. Verify that AD replication between the two servers is functioning as expected.
7. Ensure that DNS is correctly configured on both servers.
8. Confirm that both Windows Server versions are compatible for DFS replication and namespace functionality.

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Answer 2

Hi,

I reproduced the same DFS Namespace configuration in the test environment and a folder doesn't replicate.

I'm just wondering if it should work.