However, Microsoft DFS does present some limitations, most notably the inability to lock files. Without file locking, users that access a file simultaneously might inadvertently overwrite one another's changes or modify contents that are still being formulated.

This e-guide discusses this challenge. Topics covered include:

• Why use Microsoft DFS
• Problems with FRS - The advantage of DFS R2
• DFS R2 improvements - Namespaces and replication
• The DFS R2 limitations: No file locking
• Tools that add file locking to Microsoft DFS