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Conclusion
In this article, you learned how to set up and manage a simple DFS root with links and replicas. By setting up a DFS root, the users on your network get a centralized point of access to shares located all across your network. They also get fault tolerance with replication. From an administration point of view, share management is made much easier for maintenance, redirection, and backup.
Although DFS roots are mainly for large networks, they can also work well for smaller networks. If you're an administrator over a small network, setting up at least one is beneficial because you already have a DFS root in place by the time your network grows.
If you're an administrator over a small network, setting up at least one would be beneficial because as your network grows, it would set the tone for a more efficient file sharing architecture.