IFS needed or not

NTDEV
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Hi

I have to develop a storage filter driver like diskperf.

Do i need to purchase IFS kit for this purpose. Is it going to help me
in any manner.

Any help is apreciated
Thanks
Rahul

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Rahul,

No, only the DDK is required for this type of implementation.

Pete

Kernel Drivers
Windows Filesystem and Device Driver Consulting
www.KernelDrivers.com
(303)546-0300

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Hi

I have to develop a storage filter driver like diskperf.

Do i need to purchase IFS kit for this purpose. Is it going to help me
in any manner.

Any help is apreciated
Thanks
Rahul

Questions? First check the Kernel Driver FAQ at
http://www.osronline.com/article.cfm?id=256

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If you are truly only dealing with disks at the block level, you do not need
the IFS. If you want to deal with files, then you need the IFS kit.

Don Burn (MVP, Windows DDK)
Windows 2k/XP/2k3 Filesystem and Driver Consulting
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From: “Rahul Pandey”
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Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 11:39 AM
Subject: [ntdev] IFS needed or not

Hi

I have to develop a storage filter driver like diskperf.

Do i need to purchase IFS kit for this purpose. Is it going to help me
in any manner.

Any help is apreciated
Thanks
Rahul

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http://www.osronline.com/article.cfm?id=256

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