Administrator Guide

NOTE: In the Before you begin window, verify the destination server, network environment for the role and feature
that you want to install.
3. In the Select installation type window, select one of the following and then click Next.
● Role-based or feature-based installation to install all parts of roles or features
● Remote Desktop Services installation to install either a virtual machine-based desktop infrastructure or a session-
based desktop infrastructure for Remote Desktop Services
4. In the Select destination server window, select a server from the server pool or select an offline Virtual Hard disk (VHD)
on which Windows Storage Server is already installed, and then click Next.
5. In the Select Server Roles window, click File and Storage Services > File and iSCSI Services > Work Folders.
The Add features that are required for Work Folders dialog box is displayed.
6. If additional features are required for installing Work Folders, click Add Features to continue, and then click Next.
7. In the Work Folders window, review the summary information, and then click Next.
8. In the Confirm Installation Selections window, read any informational messages, and then click Install.
9. To verify if the installation is successfully completed, review the Installation Results window.
10. Click Close to close the wizard.
The Work Folders role is created in the Server Manager > Files and Storage Services folder.
Creating sync share for work folders
To create a sync share for the work folders:
Steps
1. In Server Manager, click File and Storage Services > Work Folders.
A page with Work Folders, Users, Volume, and Quota panes is displayed.
2. To create a sync share, in the Work Folders section, perform any one of the following tasks:
● Click To create a sync share for Work Folders, start the New Sync Share Wizard
● Select New Sync Share from the Tasks drop-down menu.
The New Sync Share Wizard window is displayed.
3. Complete the on-screen instructions, and create a sync share for the Work folders. For information about deploying work
folders, go to technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn528861.aspx#step3.
Creating a new DFS namespace
To create a new DFS namespace:
Steps
1. In Server Manager, click Tools > DFS Management.
The DFS Management window is displayed.
2. Under Actions, click New Namespace.
The New Namespace Wizard is displayed.
3. Complete the tasks in the New Namespace Wizard and close the wizard.
NOTE: A namespace server cannot be created if the server is turned off.
Creating new DFS replication group
To create a new DFS replication group:
Steps
1. In Server Manager, click Tools > DFS Management.
Configuring your NAS system
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