How Do I . . . Install the AFS Client

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  What to do How to do it
A. Aquire the AFS Client Software The OpenAFS Client is free open source software.

The latest release of the OpenAFS Client can be found at the OpenAFS site:

  • On the left hand side, under Downloads you can find a link for the latest Microsoft Windows version of the software.
  • Click the link. Scroll down until you see 'Downloads for 32-bit Windows operating systems: Vista/R2/2003/XP/2000.'
  • Select either the .EXE or the .MSI version of the software. Either will work. Save the file to the PC.
B. Install the AFS Software
  1. You need to have administrative privileges on the machine to install the software.
  2. Double-click on the file you downloaded to start the install process.
    • At the Welcome to the OpenAFS for Windows Setup Wizard window, click Next.
    • At the End-User License Agreement window, accept the license agreement and click Next.
    • At the Choose Setup Type window, select Custom.
    • At the Custom Setup window, install only the AFS Client (do not install the Loopback adapter). The AFS System Administration Documentation is optional. Click Next.
    • At the Configure AFS Client window, enter ucdavis.edu for the Default Cell. Change the Integrated logon option to Disable. Leave the other settings at their default. Click Next.
    • At the Options for AFS Credentials window, leave all settings at their default. Click Next.
    • At the Ready to Install window, click Install.
    • At the Completing the OpenAFS for Windows Setup Wizard, click Finish.
    • If prompted, restart your computer before continuing with the configuration.

Next - Configure AFS Client


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