Upgrading SYSVOL replication to DFSR

Server manager → Tools → Active directory Domains and Trusts

Click right button on Root (Active Directory Domains and Trusts [win2012 server name]) → Raise Domain Functional Level … → Windows Server 2012 R2

Type dfsrmig /getmigrationstate to confirm all domain controllers have reached prepared state

Type dfsrmig /getmigrationstate to confirm all domain controllers have reached redirected state

Type dfsrmig /getmigrationstate to confirm all domain controllers have reached eliminated state

Check net share status

Also make sure in each domain controller FRS service is stopped and disabled

Start → Administrative Tools → Services → File Replication Service → Double click

Reference: http://www.rebeladmin.com/2015/04/step-by-step-guide-for-upgrading-sysvol-replication-to-dfsr-distributed-file-system-replication/

Written on January 12, 2017