DFS Adding a Root Replica

[KeithK]

I need to remove a server, that is a root replica for a DFS name space, and
then add another server. My understanding is that the new server needs to be
in the same domain as the old server. The old server has W2K and the new
server W2K3. The new server is an existing root replica for another name
space. The old and new server are physically located in the same data
center. I presume all I would do is in DFS, right click on the old server
and select "remove Replica" and then right-click on the name space and choose
"New root replica" and then browse for the new server. Does anyone have any
words of caution? Additional steps? Performance? Other considerations? Not
having done this before I am not sure what exactly to expect although this
seems to be the proper path. The reason I am doing this is because we are
looking to decommission the old server. Thanks!!

[DaveMills]

Post by KeithK
I need to remove a server, that is a root replica for a DFS name space, and
then add another server. My understanding is that the new server needs to be
in the same domain as the old server. The old server has W2K and the new
server W2K3. The new server is an existing root replica for another name
space. The old and new server are physically located in the same data
center. I presume all I would do is in DFS, right click on the old server
and select "remove Replica" and then right-click on the name space and choose
"New root replica" and then browse for the new server. Does anyone have any
words of caution? Additional steps? Performance? Other considerations? Not
having done this before I am not sure what exactly to expect although this
seems to be the proper path. The reason I am doing this is because we are
looking to decommission the old server. Thanks!!

Seems the correct procedure but I would add the new then remove the old.
W2K3 Ent will have no issue but Standard is limited to one name space. There is
a patch to change this.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;903651

[KeithK]

Thanks. Once I add the new replica root, at what point should it add all the
targets? Immediatly? Also how long should this take. I am sure it varies
depending on the amount of targets, but is it minutes or hours?

Post by DaveMills

Post by KeithK
I need to remove a server, that is a root replica for a DFS name space, and
then add another server. My understanding is that the new server needs to be
in the same domain as the old server. The old server has W2K and the new
server W2K3. The new server is an existing root replica for another name
space. The old and new server are physically located in the same data
center. I presume all I would do is in DFS, right click on the old server
and select "remove Replica" and then right-click on the name space and choose
"New root replica" and then browse for the new server. Does anyone have any
words of caution? Additional steps? Performance? Other considerations? Not
having done this before I am not sure what exactly to expect although this
seems to be the proper path. The reason I am doing this is because we are
looking to decommission the old server. Thanks!!

Seems the correct procedure but I would add the new then remove the old.
W2K3 Ent will have no issue but Standard is limited to one name space. There is
a patch to change this.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;903651
--
Dave Mills
There are 10 types of people, those that understand binary and those that don't.

[Isaac Oben [MCITP,MCSE]]

Hello Keith,

Removing and adding root replicas will not delete or make any change to your
data. Here are some guidelines:
First you need to add the new replica and then remove the old because the
new one will need to copy dfs info from the exisiting/old server.Doing it
this way, you will not loose your current dfs/links/trget configuration.

For safety puropse, before you proceed, I will advice you backup your
current dfs configuration by just exporting it to a xml file tat way is
something goes wring, youcna just import it. Here is how to export [dfsutil
/root:\\<server name>\<dfs root name> /export:<server name>.XML.DFS]

after exporting, then on the new server run dfsutil.exe /addftroot
/server:nameofDC /share:/Name of RootShare
after mirror is added, then you can remove dfs from the old server
dfsutil.exe /remftroot /server:nameofDC /share:/Name of RootShare
--
Isaac Oben [MCTIP:EA, MCSE]

Post by KeithK
Thanks. Once I add the new replica root, at what point should it add all the
targets? Immediatly? Also how long should this take. I am sure it varies
depending on the amount of targets, but is it minutes or hours?

On Wed, 27 May 2009 08:53:01 -0700, KeithK

Post by KeithK
I need to remove a server, that is a root replica for a DFS name space, and
then add another server. My understanding is that the new server needs to be
in the same domain as the old server. The old server has W2K and the new
server W2K3. The new server is an existing root replica for another name
space. The old and new server are physically located in the same data
center. I presume all I would do is in DFS, right click on the old server
and select "remove Replica" and then right-click on the name space and choose
"New root replica" and then browse for the new server. Does anyone have any
words of caution? Additional steps? Performance? Other considerations?
Not
having done this before I am not sure what exactly to expect although this
seems to be the proper path. The reason I am doing this is because we are
looking to decommission the old server. Thanks!!

Seems the correct procedure but I would add the new then remove the old.
W2K3 Ent will have no issue but Standard is limited to one name space. There is
a patch to change this.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;903651
--
Dave Mills
There are 10 types of people, those that understand binary and those that don't.

[DaveMills]

Post by KeithK
Thanks. Once I add the new replica root, at what point should it add all the
targets? Immediatly? Also how long should this take. I am sure it varies
depending on the amount of targets, but is it minutes or hours?

Time will depend on your replication settings. e.g. DC replication schedule,
sites, bits settings etc. I single site with defaults is instant. I have never
been quick enough to see it happen. Of course if you have data in the Root (some
do) it will take longer but just the links is only a few k bytes.

Post by KeithK

Post by DaveMills

Post by KeithK
I need to remove a server, that is a root replica for a DFS name space, and
then add another server. My understanding is that the new server needs to be
in the same domain as the old server. The old server has W2K and the new
server W2K3. The new server is an existing root replica for another name
space. The old and new server are physically located in the same data
center. I presume all I would do is in DFS, right click on the old server
and select "remove Replica" and then right-click on the name space and choose
"New root replica" and then browse for the new server. Does anyone have any
words of caution? Additional steps? Performance? Other considerations? Not
having done this before I am not sure what exactly to expect although this
seems to be the proper path. The reason I am doing this is because we are
looking to decommission the old server. Thanks!!

Seems the correct procedure but I would add the new then remove the old.
W2K3 Ent will have no issue but Standard is limited to one name space. There is
a patch to change this.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;903651
--
Dave Mills
There are 10 types of people, those that understand binary and those that don't.

[Isaac Oben [MCITP,MCSE]]

--
Isaac Oben [MCTIP:EA, MCSE]

Post by KeithK
I need to remove a server, that is a root replica for a DFS name space, and
then add another server. My understanding is that the new server needs to be
in the same domain as the old server. The old server has W2K and the new
server W2K3. The new server is an existing root replica for another name
space. The old and new server are physically located in the same data
center. I presume all I would do is in DFS, right click on the old server
and select "remove Replica" and then right-click on the name space and choose
"New root replica" and then browse for the new server. Does anyone have any
words of caution? Additional steps? Performance? Other considerations?
Not
having done this before I am not sure what exactly to expect although this
seems to be the proper path. The reason I am doing this is because we are
looking to decommission the old server. Thanks!!

[KeithK]

When I add a root target, I notice it creates the directory for the target
links, however I also notice that the permissions are not setup for the root
share? Do I need to set this up or did I miss something. What about the
target linkis themselves, will I need to set these up?

Post by Isaac Oben [MCITP,MCSE]
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Isaac Oben [MCTIP:EA, MCSE]

Post by KeithK
I need to remove a server, that is a root replica for a DFS name space, and
then add another server. My understanding is that the new server needs to be
in the same domain as the old server. The old server has W2K and the new
server W2K3. The new server is an existing root replica for another name
space. The old and new server are physically located in the same data
center. I presume all I would do is in DFS, right click on the old server
and select "remove Replica" and then right-click on the name space and choose
"New root replica" and then browse for the new server. Does anyone have any
words of caution? Additional steps? Performance? Other considerations?
Not
having done this before I am not sure what exactly to expect although this
seems to be the proper path. The reason I am doing this is because we are
looking to decommission the old server. Thanks!!

[DaveMills]

Post by KeithK
When I add a root target, I notice it creates the directory for the target
links, however I also notice that the permissions are not setup for the root
share? Do I need to set this up or did I miss something. What about the
target linkis themselves, will I need to set these up?

How would you expect he DFSRoot permissions to be set up automatically? It is up
to you to set these as you wish but the are simple set up by inheriting from the
parent folder at first, just like any other folder. The links themselves will
inherit these permissions. The targets will get the permissions from the
"master" copy at first then keep them in sync for any changes.

Post by KeithK

Post by Isaac Oben [MCITP,MCSE]
--
Isaac Oben [MCTIP:EA, MCSE]

Post by KeithK
I need to remove a server, that is a root replica for a DFS name space, and
then add another server. My understanding is that the new server needs to be
in the same domain as the old server. The old server has W2K and the new
server W2K3. The new server is an existing root replica for another name
space. The old and new server are physically located in the same data
center. I presume all I would do is in DFS, right click on the old server
and select "remove Replica" and then right-click on the name space and choose
"New root replica" and then browse for the new server. Does anyone have any
words of caution? Additional steps? Performance? Other considerations?
Not
having done this before I am not sure what exactly to expect although this
seems to be the proper path. The reason I am doing this is because we are
looking to decommission the old server. Thanks!!

[DaveMills]

Post by KeithK
When I add a root target, I notice it creates the directory for the target
links, however I also notice that the permissions are not setup for the root
share? Do I need to set this up or did I miss something. What about the
target linkis themselves, will I need to set these up?

How would you expect he DFSRoot permissions to be set up automatically? It is up
to you to set these as you wish but the are simple set up by inheriting from the
parent folder at first, just like any other folder. The links themselves will
inherit these permissions. The targets will get the permissions from the
"master" copy at first then keep them in sync for any changes.

Post by KeithK

Post by Isaac Oben [MCITP,MCSE]
--
Isaac Oben [MCTIP:EA, MCSE]

Post by KeithK
I need to remove a server, that is a root replica for a DFS name space, and
then add another server. My understanding is that the new server needs to be
in the same domain as the old server. The old server has W2K and the new
server W2K3. The new server is an existing root replica for another name
space. The old and new server are physically located in the same data
center. I presume all I would do is in DFS, right click on the old server
and select "remove Replica" and then right-click on the name space and choose
"New root replica" and then browse for the new server. Does anyone have any
words of caution? Additional steps? Performance? Other considerations?
Not
having done this before I am not sure what exactly to expect although this
seems to be the proper path. The reason I am doing this is because we are
looking to decommission the old server. Thanks!!