Seagate 420, 440 manual Managing BlackArmor Users, Working with User Accounts

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Managing BlackArmor Users

Managing BlackArmor Users

This section describes the features of a user account and provides an overview of how to set up new accounts using BlackArmor Manager. For step-by-step instructions for using BlackArmor Manager, refer to the online Help.

Working with User Accounts

Everyone who will be using your BlackArmor server needs a unique user account. However, a user account is not required if a folder is made public for access by others. As a BlackArmor administrator, you can customize each user account as required to suit the needs of that Black- Armor user. (See “Creating User Accounts” on page 20 for more information.)

You can:

Give a user BlackArmor administrator privileges

Add the user to a group account (see the next section)

Create a private share for the user

After a user account has been created, it can be modified or deleted at any time.

To create, modify, or delete a user account, open BlackArmor Manager (see page 17). User accounts are in the Access menu. For step-by-step instructions for using BlackArmor Manager, refer to the online Help.

Creating and Modifying User Groups

You can make it faster and easier to manage share access by sorting BlackArmor users into groups. Group accounts make it faster and easier to assign access to shares by allowing you to set access levels for individuals or entire user groups from a single screen.

Create user groups in BlackArmor Manager by creating the group account and adding users to it. Assign BlackArmor users to groups based on common access needs.

When you are modifying access permissions for the shares on your BlackArmor server, you can assign a group to a selected access level instead of assigning each individual separately.

To create, modify, or delete a user group, open BlackArmor Manager (see page 17). Groups are in the Access menu. For step-by-step instructions for using BlackArmor Manager, refer to the online Help.

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Contents BlackArmor NAS 440/420 BlackArmor NAS 440 User Guide Contents Getting the Most from Your BlackArmor Server Technical Specifications Glossary Preface Kit ContentsAbout This Guide System Requirements Finding More InformationAbout the BlackArmor Server All About the Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440/420Introduction Main Components of the BlackArmor Server KitFeatures of the BlackArmor Server LAN 2 LED LAN 1 LED About BlackArmor Administrators Difference Between a BlackArmor Administrator and UserWhat You Can Do With the BlackArmor Server BlackArmor Administrators Start Here How to Get StartedAbout BlackArmor Users BlackArmor Users Start Here Users Install Getting Started with Your BlackArmor ServerSetup Steps for Administrators Installing the BlackArmor Server and SoftwareConnecting to the Server Windows only Click View Drive DetailsCompleting the Initial Setup Creating Custom Shares Creating User Accounts Enabling Global Access to the Server administrator task Making BlackArmor Accessible Using Seagate Global AccessDistributing BlackArmor User Information Enabling Global Access as a User Connecting a USB Printer to Your BlackArmor ServerUsing Your Seagate Global Access Account Setting Your BlackArmor as an iTunes Server Setting Your BlackArmor as a Media ServerNext Steps for Administrators Setup Steps for BlackArmor Users Creating a Seagate Global Access Account Getting the Most from Your BlackArmor Server Your Role as a BlackArmor Administrator Your BlackArmor Server’s Default Settings Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares, and Storage Understanding Volumes and SharesWorking with Volumes Understanding RAIDCreating New Volumes RAIDPrivate Shares Working with SharesPublic Shares Setting Storage Space Limits for BlackArmor Users Special Features of SharesSetting Grace Time for Exceeded Quotas Controlling Web File Downloads to the BlackArmor ServerWorking with User Accounts Managing BlackArmor UsersCreating and Modifying User Groups Protecting Your BlackArmor Files with Archive Backups Setting Your BlackArmor Server as a Media Server Improving Performance with Link AggregationMonitoring Status with the Server’s LCD Screen Monitoring Your BlackArmor ServerMonitoring Status with the Server’s LEDs Using Email Alerts to Monitor Server Status Using the LEDs to Monitor the ServerChanging the BlackArmor Server’s Advanced Settings Checking Disk Drive Status Using SmartNetwork Time Protocol NTP Settings Dynamic Domain Name System DNS SettingsFile Protocol Settings Power Saving SettingsWeb Access Protocol Settings Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS SettingsWorkgroup and Domain Settings Maintaining Your BlackArmor Server Basic Hardware Safety and MaintenanceKeeping the Server’s Firmware Current Resetting Your BlackArmor Server Tips for BlackArmor Users Access LimitationsUnderstanding Your BlackArmor User Account Storage Space Limitations Automatic Sorting for Media FilesGrace Time Limits for Quotas Accessing Shares and Files on the BlackArmor ServerBacking Up Your Files File Protocol Support on SharesBacking Up Files Between Servers Backing Up Files with BlackArmor BackupBacking Up To or From an External USB Drive Accessing Your BlackArmor Files Over the Web Downloading Large Web Files to Your BlackArmor ServerRetrieving Deleted Files from the Recycle Bin General Troubleshooting Tips Solving ProblemsCommon Problems and Solutions Can’t access a file on a share Can’t access a shareCan’t log in to BlackArmor Manager Technical Specifications Glossary Hot-swap Local accessGroup account Http Hypertext Transfer ProtocolParity Remote accessNTP Network Time Protocol server Private shareServer Seagate Global AccessRSA key ShareUSB drive VolumeWeb access protocol UserIndex RAID Index