move DFS root to different volume on same server

[ARM123]

i have a dfs root on a dc that is running out of disk space, so i have
connected the server to a SAN and want to move the dfs root to a the
different logical drive on the same server. any idea how to do that? thanks.

[Glenn L]

This should be a pretty straight forward procedure.
Do this after hours of course.

Perform a system state backup first.
Validate the status of the DFSroot and links are enabled and OK.

stop the dfs service
stop the server service (browser service will also stop)

Create a new folder on the drive letter that is your SAN.
open the registry and browse to HKLM\system\CCS\Services\LanManServer\Shares
Modify your DFSroot share entry to point to the new target folder.

Start the server service and browser service. (validate the new folder is
now shared with dfsroot share name)
Start the DFS service.

Now open your DFS admin GUI and check status on your root and links.

You are done.

[Nick M]

These instructions sound as if this will only redirect the target to a new
location. What about the data? How should that be moved to the new location
in this process?

Nick

Post by Glenn L
This should be a pretty straight forward procedure.
Do this after hours of course.
Perform a system state backup first.
Validate the status of the DFSroot and links are enabled and OK.
stop the dfs service
stop the server service (browser service will also stop)
Create a new folder on the drive letter that is your SAN.
open the registry and browse to HKLM\system\CCS\Services\LanManServer\Shares
Modify your DFSroot share entry to point to the new target folder.
Start the server service and browser service. (validate the new folder is
now shared with dfsroot share name)
Start the DFS service.
Now open your DFS admin GUI and check status on your root and links.
You are done.
--
Glenn L
CCNA, MCSE 2000/2003 + Security

Post by ARM123
i have a dfs root on a dc that is running out of disk space, so i have
connected the server to a SAN and want to move the dfs root to a the
different logical drive on the same server. any idea how to do that? thanks.

[Neil]

Glen,

Nick is correct, how can the existing data be moved to the new location?
Just copy it or is there a process for it.

thanks and I appreciate your response, I have similar issues with me where
the SYSTEM drive is running out of disk space.

Post by Nick M
These instructions sound as if this will only redirect the target to a new
location. What about the data? How should that be moved to the new location
in this process?
Nick

Post by Glenn L
This should be a pretty straight forward procedure.
Do this after hours of course.
Perform a system state backup first.
Validate the status of the DFSroot and links are enabled and OK.
stop the dfs service
stop the server service (browser service will also stop)
Create a new folder on the drive letter that is your SAN.
open the registry and browse to HKLM\system\CCS\Services\LanManServer\Shares
Modify your DFSroot share entry to point to the new target folder.
Start the server service and browser service. (validate the new folder is
now shared with dfsroot share name)
Start the DFS service.
Now open your DFS admin GUI and check status on your root and links.
You are done.
--
Glenn L
CCNA, MCSE 2000/2003 + Security

Post by ARM123
i have a dfs root on a dc that is running out of disk space, so i have
connected the server to a SAN and want to move the dfs root to a the
different logical drive on the same server. any idea how to do that? thanks.

[Shannon Wagner]

This article might help:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;266679

[wpyung]

I too am running out of space on my C: drive on my domain controller

The article quoted by Shannon seems difficult and maybe a catch 22

Is it best to delete the DFS root and recreate

I only have a small DFS structure - but many users using it, so I'
looking for the cleanest way to proceed

[Paul Williams [MVP]]

I can't see the rest of this thread, so have no idea what we're talking
about.

Is it best to delete the DFS root and recreate ?

This depends on what the root is. Also, if the root is large, recreating it
could be an issue if disk space is lacking as it could force you into a
Journal Wrap that you can't get out of.

I only have a small DFS structure - but many users using it, so I'm
looking for the cleanest way to proceed.

Is this a domain or stand alone root?

[wpyung]

This is a domain root DFS

I want to move it to a different domain controller as we are replacin
old hardware

What is the best way to proceed - I need the exact steps

What do mean about the root being large
The DFS structure is small
However the data stored within the shares on other servers is large
It is used by many users

[Paul Williams [MVP]]

The beginning of this thread appears to be missing. Can you please repost
your original problem, and what it is exactly you are trying to achieve?