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@Mark Galvin<br />
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IT (<b>DFS-R</b>) can be used to replicate data between <b>&quot;geographically dispersed&quot;</b> servers for resliency.
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Thanks Mark let check this out!
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hey guys,<br />
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I keep hearing about DFS for file servers, can someone provide me with a good easy tutorial? <br />
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Is there any downsides to using it?
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hey guys,

I keep hearing about DFS for file servers, can someone provide me with a good easy tutorial? 

Is there any downsides to using it?

DFS tutorial - Server 2008 R2

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