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Windows 9X NetworkingDistributed File SystemA Windows NT network administrator can use the Distributed File System (Dfs) utility, to organize multiple file servers and shares logically into a single directory structure. The Dfs Directory TreeA Dfs directory tree presents data logically no matter what file server it is on. This simplifies the following tasks: Browsing Searching Accessing The network administrator can change the network by moving data or adding additional resources, such as file storage, without affecting the way users see and access data. The Redirector in Windows 98The redirector (Vredir.vxd) in Windows 98 has been updated to provide access to Dfs volumes. Unlike NT's, the Windows 98 redirectors Dfs support is limited to SMB-based resources. Any non-SMB resources (for example, NetWare) in a Dfs tree will be invisible to Windows 98.
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