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title: Overview
description: "In this chapter we will be installing the File Repository (FR) Cell. # Order of Installation The basic steps that will be taken during this installation are as follows: **Step 1:**   Stop services (WildFly) **Step 2:**   Edit File…"
url: "https://i2b2.org/docs/12-2-file-repository-installation-overview/"
updated: "2026-09-15"
category: "i2b2 Installation Guide / Chapter 4. Server Install Guide / B. Legacy Approach - Build Each Cell from Source / Chapter 12. File Repository (FR) Cell Install / 12.2 File Repository Installation Overview"
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# Overview

In this chapter we will be installing the File Repository (FR) Cell.

# Order of Installation

The basic steps that will be taken during this installation are as follows:

**Step 1:**   Stop services (WildFly)

**Step 2:**   Edit File Repository configuration files

**Step 3:**   Deploy the File Repository Cell

**Step 4:**   Start services (WildFly)

**Step 5:**   Update FRC Data in i2b2 Admin

**Step 6:**   Verify installation

Important

The details of what is to be done for each step are defined in the different sections within this chapter. It is important to follow steps in the order they are defined and not to skip any of them unless otherwise noted.