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DFSR Namespace Structure Choices

I've set up DFSR and, in doing that, set up 4 namespaces. I was asked: "Why more than one?" Well, I had a reason for doing it but I'm not sure it was a good reason.
Let's say that my reasoning didn't have a good technical foundation. OK - so be it.
This raises the question:
What are the pros and cons of having 1 vs N namespaces?
- Harder to maintain?
- Separate databases?
- etc.
Examples of using multiple namespaces and benefits?




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Hi,

DFS-N makes it possible to give users a virtual view of shared folders, where a single path leads to files located on multiple servers.
So, users don't have to remember the multiple server names to access resource. They just need to remember DFS-N name, they can access all the files configured under the DFS-Namespace.

Based on my understanding, If we have 3 or 4 file servers, and we create 3 or 4 DFS-Namespaces, users must remember all the root names to access the resource.
Each namespace appears to users as a single shared folder with a series of subfolders.
In a sense, more Namespaces makes it more inconvenient for users to access.
Of course, it takes a little more time to maintain if you have multiple DFS-Namespace.

Just from the convenience of use, we can reduce the number of Namespaces,
Instead, If you have a lot of shared folders, and you clearly distinguish their types, we can create different links under the same Namespace。
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But may not be so difficult to remember two or three Namespaces.


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Just want to confirm the current situations.
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