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Environments that use BoostFS 7.3.0.5 must meet the following specifications. For details about another version, see the DD BoostFS for Windows Configuration Guide.
BoostFS for Windows requires:
Configure the DD BoostFS plug-in for Windows client in Commvault:
The MSI installer includes several binary files and a device driver from EldoS Corporation.
Note: When installing or upgrading BoostFS for Windows:
— If you are prompted to restart after installing, failure to do so can cause features such as Explorer integration to not work correctly. If you are not prompted to restart, restarting is not necessary.
— Use an account with administrator rights to run the installer.
— Ensure that there is enough free space to complete the installation, which requires approximately 7 MB of disk space.
— Deactivate all BoostFS mount points. If any mount points are active, the upgrade and removal processes fail.
A directory is created at C:\BoostFS. This directory is the default location for BoostFS logs and Lockbox containers, and it is the sole location of the configuration file C:\BoostFS\boostfs.conf.
boostfs lockbox set -u sysadmin -d <DD Boost-IP> -s <Storage-unit> -l <lock-box-location>
boostfs mount -d <DD Boost-IP> -s <Storage-unit> -l <lock-box-location> <mapped-drive-letter>