Abstract
The Distributed File System (Dfs) provides a method for enhancing the reliability and scalability of network file services. Dfs allows the user to transparently distribute file services across multiple Windows 2000 servers. Redundant paths to information can be configured in Dfs so that in case of a network or system failure, some users may be able to continue working unaffected. Dfs is a new Windows 2000 feature that allows directory structures to span multiple servers. A domain Dfs replicates information about itself via the Active Directory, and as such, is considered fault-tolerant. A standalone Dfs root exists only on a single server and can be lost if the host server fails. The New Dfs Root Wizard allows the creation of a new Dfs files system root object, either a standalone or domain Dfs. Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows 98 clients can use Dfs natively, but a Dfs client must be downloaded from the Microsoft Web site if Windows 95 clients are to recognize the Dfs file system.
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