Step 5:  Namespace Servers

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Step 5:  Namespace Servers

A server that you want to host a namespace is called a namespace server.  It does not have to host the data.  However, a namespace server must be running the Microsoft DFS Namespace Service.  In most cases, a namespace server should be a domain controller.

1.Enter the fully qualified path of a file server in the Server Name field, and then click Add.

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The server path is listed in the area below.

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2.Add additional servers if desired.

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3.Click Next.

The Namespace Settings page appears.