Windows Server 2000 and 2003 uses File Replication Service (FRS) to replicate the SYSVOL folder content to other domain controllers. With Windows Server 2008, it deprecated the FRS and introduced Distributed File System (DFS) for the SYSVOL folder replication:
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File Replication Service |
Distributed File System Replication |
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FRS is an outdated protocol and no development or investment was made after the release of Windows Server 2003 R2. There wasn't any bug fixes or updates released. Outdated protocols can make security threats to systems, as they will not be tested against modern security threats. |
Continuous improvements and investments were made towards the DFSR protocol and continuously tested against emerging threats. ... |
