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Just learning about distributed file systems for MCSE.<br />
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Can someone please advise what is the difference between a stand-alone server, a member server, or a domain controller?<br />
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(Got this from &quot;a stand-alone DFS root can be hosted on a stand-alone server, a member server, or on a domain controller.&quot;)<br />
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thanks in advance<br />

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Just learning about distributed file systems for MCSE.

Can someone please advise what is the difference between a stand-alone server, a member server, or a domain controller?

(Got this from "a stand-alone DFS root can be hosted on a stand-alone server, a member server, or on a domain controller.")

thanks in advance


What is the difference between a stand-alone server, a member server, or a domain controller?

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