JSI Tip 4091. How can I Map Root Using Microsoft DFS (Distributed File System)?

Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 178631 contains the following summary:

The Microsoft Distributed File System (Dfs) can be used to simulateNetWare's MAP ROOT utility, allowing users to map a drive letter to adirectory that is not itself shared. This is especially useful for mappingto users' home directories without creating individual shares.

Here is an example:

Users will now be able to map a map directly to any folder within the Dfs.For example, if a folder named User1 has been created beneath Homedirs, thefollowing command is valid:

net use u: \DFSServerHomedirsUser1

Drive U will be mapped to User1, even though Homedirs is the share point.This format is also acceptable when mapping drives from within Explorer.