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Verify the MD5 Checksum of Cloud Connect

What is an MD5 Checksum? #

An MD5 checksum is a cryptographic hash function that generates a 128-bit value (often represented as a 32-character hexadecimal number) based on the contents of a file or piece of data. This value acts like a digital fingerprint for the file.

When an MD5 checksum is provided, you can generate the same checksum on your local copy of the file and compare it with the original. If the two checksums match, it means the file has not been altered or corrupted. If they differ, it indicates that the file may have been tampered with or corrupted during the download or transfer process.

Getting Started #

This document provides the instructions for verifying the MD5 checksum for the Cloud Connect Installer. Before you begin, please ensure you have the following:

  • A Windows Server
  • The latest version of Cloud Connect downloaded

Verifying the Installer #

To verify the MD5 checksum of the ISI_Cloud_Connect_Installer.exe using the built-in CertUtil tool on a Windows Server, follow the below steps.

Open Command Prompt #

  1. Press “Win + R” to open the “Run” dialog box.
  2. Type “cmd” and press “Enter” to open the Command Prompt.

Run CertUtil to Calculate the MD5 Checksum #

  1. In the Command Prompt, navigate to the directory where the “ISI_Cloud_Connect_Installer.exe” is located. For example: 
    cd C:\path\to\installer

Replace `C:\path\to\installer` with the actual folder path where the installer file is saved.
  2. Use the CertUtil command to generate the MD5 checksum for the installer: 
    certutil -hashfile ISI_Cloud_Connect_Installer.exe MD5

Verify the Results #

Compare the MD5 Checksum available on the Cloud Connect Release Notes page.

If the checksums match, it means the file is intact and unaltered. If the checksums do not match, it indicates that the file may have been corrupted or tampered with, and you should download the installer again.