Slow file access with DFS

[Regamoks]

We have two small networks with a DC and a BDC conected with Two Cisco
firewalls. The data on the two servers a 'mirrored' via DFS.

If we open a file on the network with the DC it goes pretty fast - but if we
try the same from a PC residing on the BDC network (mapping a network drive
to the BDC folder) its goes very slow. It looks like the network traffic is
directed to the DC network regardles off our effort to 'point' to the BCD.

Did we misunderstand the concept of DFS ?

Regards
Lars

[Regamoks]

We are running W2003R2 DC:x64 BDC x32

Post by Regamoks
We have two small networks with a DC and a BDC conected with Two Cisco
firewalls. The data on the two servers a 'mirrored' via DFS.
If we open a file on the network with the DC it goes pretty fast - but if
we try the same from a PC residing on the BDC network (mapping a network
drive to the BDC folder) its goes very slow. It looks like the network
traffic is directed to the DC network regardles off our effort to 'point'
to the BCD.
Did we misunderstand the concept of DFS ?
Regards
Lars

[Cleve S.]

Regamoks,

Make sure you have 2 subnets set up in Active Directory Sites and Services.
DFS uses this to connect you to the closest target. Also, on a workstation
check the DFS tab under properties. This will show the share you're
actually connected too.

Cleve

Post by Regamoks
We have two small networks with a DC and a BDC conected with Two Cisco
firewalls. The data on the two servers a 'mirrored' via DFS.
If we open a file on the network with the DC it goes pretty fast - but if
we try the same from a PC residing on the BDC network (mapping a network
drive to the BDC folder) its goes very slow. It looks like the network
traffic is directed to the DC network regardles off our effort to 'point'
to the BCD.
Did we misunderstand the concept of DFS ?
Regards
Lars

[Regamoks]

Windwos exploter ststes "Data\\backupserver" but if i choose properties and
DFS tab i get "Data\\server" !!

Where in the AD should the two subnets bee defined?

Rgds
Lars

Post by Cleve S.
Regamoks,
Make sure you have 2 subnets set up in Active Directory Sites and
Services. DFS uses this to connect you to the closest target. Also, on a
workstation check the DFS tab under properties. This will show the share
you're actually connected too.
Cleve

Post by Regamoks
We have two small networks with a DC and a BDC conected with Two Cisco
firewalls. The data on the two servers a 'mirrored' via DFS.
If we open a file on the network with the DC it goes pretty fast - but if
we try the same from a PC residing on the BDC network (mapping a network
drive to the BDC folder) its goes very slow. It looks like the network
traffic is directed to the DC network regardles off our effort to 'point'
to the BCD.
Did we misunderstand the concept of DFS ?
Regards
Lars