SYSVOL Last modified: Thursday, June 11, 2009
In Microsoft Windows, the System Volume (Sysvol) is a shared directory that stores the server copy of the domain's public files that must be shared for common access and replication throughout a domain. The term SYSVOL refers to a set of files and folders that reside on the local hard disk of each domain controller in a domain and that are replicated by the File Replication service (FRS). Network clients access the contents of the SYSVOL tree by using the NETLOGON and SYSVOL shared folders. Sysvol uses junction points—a physical location on a hard disk that points to data that is located elsewhere on your disk or other storage device—to manage a single instance store. See "Best Practices for Sysvol Maintenance" from Microsoft Help and Support. See also "Win Server 2008 Directory Services, SYSVOL DFS Replication" on ServerWatch.com.
•E-mail this definition to a colleague• For internet.com pages about SYSVOL . Also check out the following links! How to rebuild the SYSVOL tree and its content in a domain  The article describes how to use the Burflags registry entry to rebuild each domain controller's copy of the system volume (SYSVOL) tree on all domain controllers in a common Active Directory directory service domain. See "Best Practices for Sysvol Maintenance" from Microsoft Help and Support.  File system junctions are used extensively in the Sysvol structure and are a feature of NTFS file system 3.0. You must be aware of the existence of junction points and how they operate so that you can avoid data loss or corruption that may occur if you modify the Sysvol structure. ServerWatch - Guide to Internet Servers and Platforms  Includes ratings, industry news, extensive reviews, and downloadable server software. Win Server 2008 Directory Services, SYSVOL DFS Replication  The term Active Directory is most commonly equated with the NTDS.DIT database and its characteristics; however, its functionality is affected in a profound manner by content of the SYSVOL folder, residing by default, directly under the Windows directory (although its placement is customizable) and providing file system storage required to implement a wide range of Group Policies.	File Management Networks directory domain controller file File Replication service folder Microsoft Windows storage device Give Us Your Feedback Shopping lYSOL Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Home Furnishings 494 Store Offers Personal Care 15 Store Offers Office Supplies 3 Store Offers Health Aids 10 Store Offers Pets 1 Store Offers