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DETAILS When the FRS service detects a change to either a new file or a modification, it replicates it to other Servers in the group. To deal with conflicts (when two copies of the files are edited at the same time on different servers) the service resolves any issues by using the file with latest date and time. One of the main uses of the FRS service is for the SYSVOL directory share. The SYSVOL directory share is particularly important in a Microsoft network as it is used to distribute files supporting Group Policy and scripts to client computers on the network. Since Group Policies and scripts are run each time a user logs on to the system, it is important to have reliability. By having multiple copies of the SYSVOL directory increases the resilience and spreads the workload for this essential service. The SYSVOL directory can be accessed by using a Network Share to any server that has a copy of the SYSVOL directory normally a Domain Controller as shown below: \server\SYSVOL Servers that work together to provide this service are called Replication Partners. To control file replication: # Use the ''Active Directory Sites and Services'' from ''Administrative Tools''. # Select the ''Sites'' container to view a list of sites. # Expand the site that to be viewed. This will provide the list of servers in that site. # Expand the server to be viewed and right click the NTDS settings and select ''Properties''. # Under the ''Connections'' tab, the list of servers that are being replicated can be seen. REFERENCES EXTERNAL LINKS FRS Technical Reference |
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