How to configure file server in Windows Server?
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In this articleYou can use the following procedure to configure a local computer that is used as a file share and streams applications to the Application Virtualization Desktop Client and the Client for Remote Desktop Services (formerly Terminal Services). This scenario is used when you do not want to add an additional server infrastructure to your existing hardware environment. If you are using an Application Virtualization Management Server as a distribution point to the file share installed in local offices, you must configure this server before virtual applications can be streamed to the computers that are used as file shares. When you configure the servers and the file shares, you are setting up the content directory where the SFT files are loaded and stored. The SFT files contain the virtual application (or applications). Important For applications to stream properly to the Application Virtualization Desktop Client and the Client for Remote Desktop Services, the SFT file streams from the content directory on the server where you store the virtual application; the ICO (icon) file and the OSD (open software descriptor) file can be configured to stream from a different server. To configure the Application Virtualization file server
Application Virtualization Server-Based Scenario Electronic Software Distribution-Based Scenario How to Configure the Application Virtualization Management Servers How to Configure the Application Virtualization Streaming Servers How to Configure the Server for IIS FeedbackSubmit and view feedback for Additional resourcesAdditional resourcesIn this articleSkip to main content This browser is no longer supported. Upgrade to Microsoft Edge to take advantage of the latest features, security updates, and technical support. Install a New File Server as a Content Server
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You can use this procedure to install the File Services server role and the BranchCache for Network Files role service on a computer running Windows Server 2016. Membership in Administrators, or equivalent is the minimum required to perform this procedure. Note To perform this procedure by using Windows PowerShell, run Windows PowerShell as an Administrator, type the following commands at the Windows PowerShell prompt, and then press ENTER.
To install the Data Deduplication role service, type the following command, and then press ENTER.
To install File Services and the BranchCache for network files role service
FeedbackSubmit and view feedback for Additional resourcesAdditional resourcesIn this articleHow to configure Windows file server?File Server Configuration
Choose the Domain for which the file servers are to be configured from the drop down menu. Once the domain is selected, the available servers in the domain are displayed. Upon selecting the server, the available shares are displayed. Choose one or multiple shares to be audited.
How to configure file server in Windows Server 2022?Let's look at the following steps: Add the Windows File Server role.. Add the Windows File Server role. ... . Configure the File Server role as a clustered role. ... . Add a continuously available file share.. Can Windows server be a file server?The Windows File Server role allows customers to share files using attached storage and integrates seamlessly with Active Directory with NTFS permissions. Files are served to end users over SMB file shares that can be mapped as drives or accessed by UNC paths.
How to configure file server in Windows Server 2016?Select [Role-based or feature-based installation]. Select a Host which you'd like to add services. Check a box [File Server]. Click [Next] button to keep default.
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