DFS Link Overlaps existing replicated folder
i have been able recreate root, , of targets, however, when try configure replication, there red x on folder message states "this target not eligible because folder overlaps existing replicated folder on comptuer."
the folder doesn't have red x local folder looking replicate out other offices.
what need rid of message , allow replication other folders?
thanks.
tony.
according research, encounter error message when try recreate dfs structure because of reason old information of decommissioned dfs root server still exist in active directory database. rid of message, we'd better first manually remove old information active directory , create new dfs structure in dfs management console.
troubleshooting steps:
1. use dfs utility (dfsutil.exe) included in windows server 2003 support tools remove root server dfs namespace.
dfsutil /unmapftroot /root:dfs root /server:roottargetserver /share:dfssharename
dfsroot in form of: \\domainorserver\rootname
please note: install dfs utility included in windows server 2003 support tools, right-click suptools.msi in support\tools folder on windows server 2003 cd-rom, , click install.
2. on decommissioned root target, remove dfs information registry using following dfsutil.exe command:
dfsutil /clean /server:roottargetserver /share:dfs share name
please note: roottargetserver refers root server decommissioned.
3. remove entry of root target active directory users , computers
launch "active directory users , computers" -> click "view" -> select "advanced features" -> in left tree, expand , locate "system" container -> dfs-configuration -> delete old root target under dfs-configuration
4. on decommissioned root server, run following command in sequence.
net stop dfs
net start dfs
5. please wait time , recreate dfs structure via dfs management console , check if issue can resolved.
hope helps.
david shen - msft
Windows Server > File Services and Storage
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