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Thank you both. Users do occasionally move from one PC to another. File server seems the way to go then.<br />
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Yes I was going to change the profile path once a user was logged on so that on logoff their profile is stored at the new location.
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Thank you both. Users do occasionally move from one PC to another. File server seems the way to go then.

Yes I was going to change the profile path once a user was logged on so that on logoff their profile is stored at the new location.

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Hi Experts,<br />
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I am moving user profiles (currently roaming profiles) from server 2003 to server 2012. During this migration I want to ensure that profile sizes and logon speeds are kept to a minimum. Old server was Physical and new server is virtual (if that makes any difference)<br />
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Should I store the new profiles on a domain controller or regular file server and which offers the most efficient profile service?<br />
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Also, are there any advances/issues &nbsp;with roaming profiles server 2012 that I should be aware off?<br />
<br />
Thanks
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Hi Experts,

I am moving user profiles (currently roaming profiles) from server 2003 to server 2012. During this migration I want to ensure that profile sizes and logon speeds are kept to a minimum. Old server was Physical and new server is virtual (if that makes any difference)

Should I store the new profiles on a domain controller or regular file server and which offers the most efficient profile service?

Also, are there any advances/issues  with roaming profiles server 2012 that I should be aware off?

Thanks

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