DFS Replication enables you to replicate folders between multiple servers. To allow efficient use of the network, it propagates only the changes, uses compression, and uses scheduling to replicate the data between the servers. ... A replication group can have up to 256 members with 256 replicated folders.

What is DFS and how does it work?

The Distributed File System (DFS) functions provide the ability to logically group shares on multiple servers and to transparently link shares into a single hierarchical namespace. DFS organizes shared resources on a network in a treelike structure.

What are the benefits of DFS replication?

DFS replication services allow files to be shared without emailing from person to person. There is no need to search for the latest version, the last recipient, or worry about the network's capacity to move a large file. However, Microsoft DFS does present some limitations, most notably the inability to lock files.