# Getting Started with Amazon FSx for Windows File Server

To get started with Amazon FSx for Windows File Server, create an SMB share for Amazon FSx for Windows File Server, add a NAS client, configure a subclient for Amazon FSx for Windows File Server, and then perform a backup and restore operation.

## Procedure

1. Review the Amazon FSx for Windows File Server features.

2. Verify that your environment meets the system requirements for Windows file servers.

3. Create an SMB file share for Amazon FSx for Windows File Server.

4. Create a NAS file server and configure the backup contents to protect the SMB share.

   You can also create a CIFS subclient for the NAS file server and configure the SMB share as a UNC path to the subclient content.

5. Perform a backup.

6. Perform a restore.

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