.DFS File Extension

Distributed File System

DFS is a file extension associated with AutoCAD Utility Defaults Format files. Files with a .dfs extension contain defaults data for AutoCAD, a 3D modeling tool. DFS files are created using AutoCAD. T...

General Information

Title DFS File Extension
Extension .dfs
Full Form Distributed File System
File Type System Configuration File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Network share configuration
Additional Functions Folder replication, Load balancing
Features Scalable, Fault-tolerant

File Characteristics

Quality Text-based
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With permissions

Use Cases

Network Administration Yes
File Sharing Yes
Data Management Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Access control, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Windows NT 4.0 Server
Latest Release Windows Server 2022

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .conf, .ini, .cfg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Windows Server Licensed Windows Server
DFS Management Console Included Windows