DFS : installation and configuration – Distributed File System

Role installation

In PowerShell

1. Open a PowerShell command prompt as Administrator.

2. Enter the following command:

Get-WindowsFeature FS-DFS* | Install-WindowsFeature –IncludeManagementTools

3. Wait during the installation.

4. When the installation is complete, close the window.

With the graphical interface

1. From the server manager, click Add Roles and Features 1 .

2. When launching the wizard, click the Next 1 button.

3. Choose Role Based Installation or 1 Feature and click Next 2 .

4. Select server 1 then click Next 2 .

5. Check the box for the DFS Namespace role 1 in File and Storage Services / File Services and iSCSI.

6. Validate by clicking features by clicking Add Features 1 .

7. Optional: Check the DFS Replication 1 box if you plan to replicate the folder.

8. Click Next 1 .

9. Skip features by clicking Next 1.

10. Start the installation by clicking the Install 1 button.

11. Wait during the installation …

12. The installation completed, exit the wizard by clicking Close 1 .

Role administration is done using the DFS Distributed File System Management console.