Setting Up a Shared Network Location
About this task
The FS supports shared network locations for file storage. An FS cluster needs a shared network location to function. Perform the following to set up a shared network location in Microsoft Windows.
Procedure
- Identify a machine that is accessible over the network by all cluster nodes.
- Create or locate a folder inside its file system.
- Right-click the folder and select Properties.
- From the Sharing tab, select Share.
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Search for and select the user required to run the FS Microsoft Windows
Service.
Note: By default, the FS Microsoft Windows Service starts with a 'Local System' account user. Make sure the shared folder is accessible to the 'Local System' account user or change the Log On user to a user who has access.
- Provide the user with read and write access permissions.
- Customize and make a note of the shared network location path.
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During FS installation, enter the shared network location as
\\<computer_name>\<path_to_folder>.