Disabling Roaming Profiles
I have made the decision that Roaming Profiles has far too many overheads and negatives to be used, and am about to disable in a SBS 2003 environment. I will simply be removing the path in all User AD Accounts, but would like to prompt all users of any expected changes as far as what to expect.
Should I copy the latest profile from Server to all Workstations in case a User starts using a computer they rarely use?
Should I ensure all Users copy any documents to Server rather than having files on Desktop, My Documents?
What other profile related data is important for Users to know they will not follow them from PC to PC?
Should I copy the latest profile from Server to all Workstations in case a User starts using a computer they rarely use?
Should I ensure all Users copy any documents to Server rather than having files on Desktop, My Documents?
What other profile related data is important for Users to know they will not follow them from PC to PC?
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Thank you armeniospinola. All valid points and I do strongly agree with you.
My goal is to change how our Users use Computers and where they are storing data, so that we can not only ensure files are backed up, but the overall user experience across the network.
Roaming Profiles was enabled by a previous administrator, and since taking charge I not only see no value, but a hit on system performance.
Question still remains on how to get from A to B (Roaming Profiles to No Roaming Profiles). Do I take the first step and redirect Desktop/My DOcuments, or is it best to supply information upfront of change and make the switch?
My goal is to change how our Users use Computers and where they are storing data, so that we can not only ensure files are backed up, but the overall user experience across the network.
Roaming Profiles was enabled by a previous administrator, and since taking charge I not only see no value, but a hit on system performance.
Question still remains on how to get from A to B (Roaming Profiles to No Roaming Profiles). Do I take the first step and redirect Desktop/My DOcuments, or is it best to supply information upfront of change and make the switch?
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Working a solution/process that makes sense to SMB.
Cheers for your input.
Cheers for your input.
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I would like to think that we can even avoid Folder Redirection, as this inherently has its own demons. The value that RP can provide really is not utilised by this office and need to scale back.
Outside of asking all Users to move files to a server drive and providing a Disclaimer of changes, is there anything else I have missed?