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MooseFS 4.x Documentation

MooseFS is a fault-tolerant, scalable, and distributed file system designed for high-performance storage needs. It enables organizations to efficiently manage large volumes of data across multiple machines while ensuring data redundancy, reliability, and ease of access.

MooseFS PRO architecture

MooseFS PRO architecture

This documentation provides an overview of MooseFS, including its key features, installation steps, configuration guidelines, and best practices for optimizing performance. Whether you are a system administrator, developer, or IT professional, this guide will help you understand how to deploy and manage MooseFS effectively.

The documentation is organized into the following sections:

  • Overview – Introduction to MooseFS, its purpose, and core capabilities.
  • Design & Architecture – Explanation of system components, architecture, and data flow.
  • Technical Insights – In-depth look at how MooseFS works under the hood.
  • Requirements – Hardware, software, and environment prerequisites for deployment.
  • Installation – Step-by-step instructions for installing MooseFS on supported systems.
  • Administration – Managing servers, users, permissions, and daily operations.
  • Using MooseFS Filesystem – How to interact with and utilize the file system effectively.
  • Observability – Tools and techniques to track system performance and health.
  • Upgrade – Guidance on safely upgrading MooseFS to newer versions.
  • Usage Scenarios – Real-world applications and deployment examples.
  • Integrations – Ways to connect MooseFS with other tools, platforms, and services.
  • Troubleshooting – Common issues and how to resolve them.
  • Licensing – Details on the licensing terms and open-source compliance.

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Disclaimer​

The MooseFS documentation is a work in progress and is not yet complete. We are continuously updating and expanding it.

While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy, clarity, and reliability of the information provided, all content in this documentation is offered “as is,” without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. MooseFS and its contributors assume no responsibility for any errors, omissions, or outcomes resulting from the use of this documentation.

This documentation covers MooseFS PRO, and any sections that refer exclusively to PRO features are explicitly marked as such.

Some parts of the documentation are available through system manual pages (man pages). A dedicated page with links to these man pages is provided separately.

This documentation is subject to change at any time without prior notice.

If you notice any inaccuracies or have suggestions for improvement, please report them to: support@moosefs.com.

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Contributors: Małgorzata Antosik, Piotr Konopelko, Agata Kruszona-Zawadzka, Krzysztof Krygiel, Aleksander Wieliczko.

This documentation is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–ShareAlike (CC BY-NC-SA) License.