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Windows deployment
Supported Operating Systems
OS | Version | Architecture |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server | 2019, 2022, 2025 (latest) | 64-bit |
Microsoft's licensing terms prohibit the use of Windows Desktop operating systems in server environments. As a result, MetaDefender Storage Security is not compatible with Windows Desktop editions.
For organizations concerned about Windows Server licensing costs, we recommend deploying on Unix-based systems instead. Unix platforms deliver enterprise-level reliability and performance without additional licensing fees.
Port Requirements
Please ensure that no other services are using these ports before starting the installation. NGINX port can be customized during the installation process.
For the MDSS Windows deployment, every port in the below table is TCP, and the rule you need is an inbound "Allow" rule for each so the components can talk to each other and clients can reach the services. Open these before installing:
Component | Port |
|---|---|
PostgreSQL | 5432 |
RabbitMQ | 5672 |
NGINX | 80 (and 443 if SSL enabled) |
API Gateway | 8005 |
Licensing Service | 5001 |
SMB Service | 6002, 6003, 6004, 6005, 6006, 7002, 7003, 7004, 7005, 7006 |
SFTP Service | 5003 |
NFS Service | 5004 |
Installation components
MetaDefender Storage Security automatically deploys the following components:
Name | Version | Type |
|---|---|---|
PostgreSQL | v17.0 | Database |
RabbitMQ | v3.13 | Message Broker |
NGINX | v1.23.3 | Web Server |