2012 r2 removal of replicated DFS folders

to ease migration 2008r2 data server 2012r2 set dfs , replicated shares, seemed work out pretty well, users never knew moved 1 server on course of week.

now we've changed gpp maps drives point new server @ \\2012r2server\shares (not dfs shares)

the namespace itself, \\domain\fs01 contains 8 folders replicating.  i want remove 2008r2 box, decommission permanently.  but 2012 box replicates 2 other 2012r2 servers in namespace, namespace needs remain. so stopping replication isn't sufficient.

here's variables:

2012r2 server doubles domain controller, has dfs role (theres no problem de-promoing server btw) , new server data we'd keep

2008r2 server has file services role dfs mgmt, server decommissioned

two other 2012r2 servers in fs01 namespace replicate 2 folders should remain in tact.

when complete, instead of 8 folders see in namespace, should see one.

is post i'm looking do?  http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/35737c1a-c865-44db-8cf3-6add1247374a/remove-dfs-share 

thanks advice.

hi,

back original post, question "how remove replication target dfs replication group".

actually not need disable replication group when deleting target. can delete , ad replication replicate change other dcs , dfs target removed in ad.

also remember remove referral target in dfs namespace since no longer synced.

and second issue in reply, assume trying map symbolic link \\server\share - when dfs enabled, works shortcut direct \\server2012r2\docs\xyz. think common cannot map directly. should discuss issue later (you can create post it) should not discuss 2 issues in same post causes confusion. 

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