Is folder redirection a good idea?

Is folder redirection a good idea?

Folder redirection remains a popular method of user data and profile management because it can improve the user experience by achieving two things: Faster logons – redirecting AppData out of the profile reduces the amount of data required to be copied locally at user logon.

How do I troubleshoot folder redirection?

Troubleshooting Folder Redirection

1. Log onto a machine as the user and click on the start menu.
2. Click on the username.
3. On the right pane, locate the folder and choose properties from the context menu.
4. Click on the “Location” tab, change the location and hit Apply.
5. Was the user’s account able to change the setting?

What is the difference between folder redirection and roaming profile?

Roaming User Profiles is used to redirect a user profile to a network location. Folder Redirection enables users and administrators to redirect the path of a known folder to a new location, manually or by using Group Policy.

How do I redirect My Documents folder to server?

Right-click a folder that you want to redirect (for example, Documents), and then select Properties. In the Properties dialog box, from the Setting box, select Basic – Redirect everyone’s folder to the same location.

Should I folder redirect AppData?

I typically recommend we redirect AppData. IF we see application performance issues, we can use a solution like Citrix Profile Management to allow certain folders to be copied to the local system. This way, we can get the best of both worlds: fast logon and application performance.

What is the advantage of using folder redirection in a group policy?

Both technologies have their advantages, and they can be used separately or together to create a seamless user experience from one computer to another. They also provide additional options for administrators managing user data. Folder Redirection lets administrators redirect the path of a folder to a new location.

How do I clear offline file cache?

If the cache still does not appear to function correctly, an Offline Files reset can be performed using the following procedure:

1. In Folder Options, on the Offline Files tab, press CTRL+SHIFT, and then click Delete Files. The following message appears:
2. Click Yes two times to restart the computer.

How can I stop trying to connect to redirected folder server issue?

To get around this, my solution was to change the user’s default save location in Office under File> Options > Save > Default File Location to the main Share on our File Server, as opposed to that users redirected Documents folder. Then it opens instantly when they go to open or save a document.

Why do we need to redirect client file into the server?

Not only will the user have his or her data available at any computer, but storing this data on the server allows the data to be easily backed up to tape or other offline storage media. When setting up folder redirection, you should allow the system to create the folders in the location where the data will be directed.

How do I stop redirecting folders?

Right-click on one of the redirected folders, choose Properties, and go to the Settings tab. Make note of whether “Move the contents of Documents to the new location” is checked and the “Policy Removal” behavior.

Can I move AppData to another drive?

Unfortunately you cannot move AppData folder to another drive. Moving AppData folder to another drive might cause system stability. AppData or Application data is a hidden folder in Windows 8/8.1. It is to protect user data and settings from any unwanted change or deletion.

What is a redirect profile?

The folder redirection is the way to keep a profile folders to a network location or other location in the local computer. Typically user profiles and settings are stored in local profile. By redirecting folders, you can access to data regardless of which computers you are logs in.