Distributed-File-System

To use this application, you will need to navigate to the ./jars folder. And follow the bellow steps to get started.

1. Open a terminal and run the following command to start a server.

   java -jar fileserver.jar

   • You will be asked to enter a port number [7000-7004] after starting. Please pick a port.
   • You can repeat the above step to start multiple servers on separate terminal. Currently our application supports upto 5 servers.

2. Next step is to open another terminal and start the Load balancer using the following command.

   java -jar loadbalancer.jar

   • You can pass a port number as an argument if you choose to, otherwise it defaults to port 9001

3. The next step is to start a client. Open a new terminal and run the following command.

   java - jar client.jar

   • You can repeat the above step to start multiple clients on separate terminal.

   • Once a client connects to a server through the load balancer you will be presented with the following menu:

       1. List all files    		
       2. Upload file    
       3. Download file  
       4. Delete file  
       5. Rename file  
       6. Exit
     

   • Select an option by entering a number and proceed according to the instructions.