Windows File Server
Learn how to connect to a Microsoft Windows File Server with Movebot
Introduction
Movebot supports Microsoft Windows using a lightweight agent that is installed directly on the file server, another server, or on a virtual machine.
The agent uses a shared token for authentication and communicates with Movebot's infrastructure via secure HTTPS calls. The Windows agent does not require any port forwarding or static IP addressing for migrations and is very simple to set up and run.
We do not recommend installing the agent directly on the target file server. If possible, use a VM and connect via mapped network drives.
The agent can be run in a standalone fashion or as a service. For security reasons, we recommend not running the agent as a service during migrations.
Requirements
To connect Movebot to Microsoft Windows, you need:
Remote access via RDP to the fileserver or a suitable VM
To be running Windows 10 or above
To have an administrator account
A reliable internet connection
A minimum of 16GB and 2 cores on the host or virtual machine
Configuration Steps
Login to Movebot and create a new project or task
When configuring the source or destination, choose to Create new Connection
Select Microsoft Windows/Apple OSX from the list of available connections and set the connection name
Movebot will provide an Agent Connection token. Copy this token and download the agent.
Login to the remote Windows file server as an administrator
Install the agent and launch it
Paste the identifier provided in Movebot and click Connect. After a few seconds, the status indicator should change to show it's connected.
Return to the Movebot interface, and Click Save and Test
If the connection has succeeded, you can continue
Supported Features
Movebot has comprehensive support for Microsoft Windows and is well-maintained.
| Feature | Supported in Movebot |
|---|---|
Folders | Fully Supported |
Network Drives | Fully Supported |
Permissions | Fully Supported |
Versions | Not Supported |
Modification Retention | Fully Supported |
Automatic Sanitization | Fully Supported |
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