: To link a folder to an external HDD for storage expansion: mklink /J "C:\Program Files (x86)\App" "D:\Stored_App" .
: They link specific folders (like "My Documents") to a persistent storage location so that when a VM is reset or updated, user data remains intact.
This allows system administrators to centrally manage and back up user data while keeping the base OS image separate and stateless. Xenclient Create Junction Point
In the context of , the "Create Junction Point" feature is primarily used within OS Profiles to redirect file access from a virtual machine's local drive (typically the C: drive) to a different location, such as a persistent user data drive (U: drive).
: Per-user junctions ensure backward compatibility for applications that expect standard Windows folder structures (e.g., redirecting C:\Users\username\My Documents to a modern Documents folder). Creation Methods : To link a folder to an external
: Use the mklink command with the /j switch. Syntax : mklink /j [JunctionPath] [TargetPath] .
: For older legacy Windows environments (Windows 2000/XP/2003) that lack mklink , the Sysinternals Junction.exe tool is used. Command : junction.exe [JunctionDirectory] [JunctionTarget] . Administration via Command Line (xe CLI) In the context of , the "Create Junction
Junction points in XenClient serve as advanced redirects that bridge virtual file systems: