I'm trying to set up a shared folder through DFS Management on my Windows Server Core, but I'm running into some issues. I can see the folder created on the C drive when I access it via File Explorer, but I get errors related to permissions when I double-click it. Additionally, the DFS tab shows it as inaccessible. I would really appreciate any advice, pointers, or a straightforward guide to help me sort this out. Thanks in advance!
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Don't forget to set your NTFS permissions correctly on the shared folder. Sharing it doesn't automatically give the right file system permissions.
Also, avoid using your C drive for shared storage. It can lead to permission issues and other complications down the road.
Just to clarify a couple of things:
1. Are you trying to use DFS Namespaces or DFS Replication? They both use the same interface, but have different functions.
2. When you mention 'the folder,' are you talking about the default 'DFSRoots' folder? It should have standard permissions set unless you've changed them.
3. Make sure you’ve created the shared folder with the right NTFS permissions and enabled sharing separately. DFS is mainly for referencing, not for the actual sharing setup.
I recommend checking out a guide like the one I used a couple of years ago. It covers setting up 3-way DFS replication between Windows file servers. Just make sure you're logged in with a Domain Admin account—ideally, this should be a separate account from your regular one. Here are some useful links:
1. [DFS Replication Guide](https://adamtheautomator.com/dfs-replication/)
2. [Microsoft's Overview on DFS Replication](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/storage/dfs-replication/dfs-replication-overview)
Just a heads up, DFS replication isn't the same as DFS naming. Make sure you know which one you need.