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About MooseFS Windows® Client

The MooseFS Windows® Client is a native MooseFS file system driver for Microsoft® Windows®. The client uses the native MooseFS protocol to communicate with the cluster.

The MooseFS client for Windows is provided as a standalone installer from the official MooseFS website. Download the latest MooseFS Windows® Clien installer and run it with administrator privileges.

Prerequisites​

Before installing and using the MooseFS Windows® Client, you must have the following:

  1. MooseFS Windows® Client installer — downloaded from the official MooseFS website.

  2. A valid MooseFS license — contact MooseFS Sales to obtain the appropriate license.

  3. A running MooseFS Master server (either Pro or CE) configured with the path to the license file, using the LICENCE_FILENAME configuration directive, for example:

    LICENCE_FILENAME = /etc/mfs/mfslicence.bin
    • MooseFS Pro Master: This directive is already present in the default configuration file (commented out). If the license file is placed at exactly that path and filename, it will work without any changes. If you use a different path or filename, uncomment and modify the line accordingly.
    • MooseFS CE Master: This directive is not present in the default configuration file at all — it must be added manually.