<p>A node in chef terminology is a machine managed with chef-client.</p>

<p>Chef-client is available for various OS, windows, Linux, Aix, Mac etc. </p>

<p>However the chef-server is only available for linux.</p>

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2017-11-11T08:58:18.333Z
Tensibai
<p>To clear which module you need to install &amp; where, just go through the terminology of chef at <a href="https://docs.chef.io/chef_overview.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">chef.io</a>
For workstation, you need to install <a href="https://downloads.chef.io/chefdk" rel="nofollow noreferrer">chefDK</a>  </p>

<p>For node, you need to install <a href="https://downloads.chef.io/chef" rel="nofollow noreferrer">chefclient</a></p>

<p>For chef server, you need to install <a href="https://downloads.chef.io/chef-server" rel="nofollow noreferrer">chefserver</a> - not available for windows</p>

<p>Note: Always use the stable and latest version of the above-mentioned components.Hope this helps.</p>

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Himanshu Phoolwar
<p>I am using Windows 8.1.  Which Chef do I need to install to cover all Chef modes like workstation, node, and chef-server?</p>

<p>I want all three of these in my Windows 8.1.</p>

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Which Chef software do we need to install for Windows?
Vinodh Machi
# Which Chef software do we need to install for Windows?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2017-11-11)

I am using Windows 8.1. Which Chef do I need to install to cover all Chef modes like workstation, node, and chef-server?

I want all three of these in my Windows 8.1.

**Tags:** chef, windows

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: https://docs.chef.io/platforms.html  

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2017-11-11. Score: 4

A node in chef terminology is a machine managed with chef-client.

Chef-client is available for various OS, windows, Linux, Aix, Mac etc.

However the chef-server is only available for linux.


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### Answer by username_3 on 2017-11-13. Score: 3

To clear which module you need to install & where, just go through the terminology of chef at [chef.io](https://docs.chef.io/chef_overview.html)
For workstation, you need to install [chefDK](https://downloads.chef.io/chefdk)

For node, you need to install [chefclient](https://downloads.chef.io/chef)

For chef server, you need to install [chefserver](https://downloads.chef.io/chef-server) - not available for windows

Note: Always use the stable and latest version of the above-mentioned components.Hope this helps.


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