Western Digital WDBLGT0120KBK manual Managing User Accounts, Managing Computers and Backups

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MANAGING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER (DASHBOARD)

Home Page Tasks Panel

In the panel on the right of the Home page displays links to useful WD websites and resources to make the best of your WD Sentinel server.

Managing User Accounts

On the navigation bar, click the Users icon. You can now:

View, add, manage, delete, and activate/deactivate user accounts.

Use the guest account

Manage domain user accounts

Manage passwords

Manage Remote Web Access

Assign user access privileges to shared folders and server resources

For detailed instructions on performing any of these tasks, consult Microsoft Online Help.

Managing Computers and Backups

After you’ve connect your computers to the Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials network, you can manage the computers from a central location in the Computers and Backup section of the Dashboard including.

Viewing a list of computers connected to your server.

Viewing computer properties and health alerts for each connected computer.

Setting up and managing computer backups.

Restoring files and folders to computers.

For detailed instructions on performing any of these tasks, consult Microsoft Online Help.

Managing Server Folders and Hard Drives

The WD Sentinel DX4000 contains two tabs:

The Server tab allows you to view and manage the properties of the shared folders on your server including:

-Managing your company’s shared folders

-Accessing shared folders locally or remotely

-Uploading or download files locally or remotely

The Hard Drives tab allows you to view and check the health of the drives that are attached to your server.

For detailed instructions on performing any of these tasks, consult Microsoft Online Help.

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Contents WD Sentinel DX4000 Small Office Storage ServerWD Service and Support Accessing Online SupportContacting WD Technical Support Registering Your WD ProductTable of Contents Using the WD Sentinel Server’s Features TroubleshootingRegulatory and Warranty Information Best PracticesImportant Safety Instructions Important User InformationHandling Precautions Recording Your WD Product InformationAbout This Guide Product Overview Getting to Know Your WD Sentinel DX4000 ServerKey Features Total solution with industry-leading technology partnersPackage Contents WD Sentinel DX4000 AC adapter Ethernet cable System Requirements and Compatibility Information Requirement DescriptionTechnical Specifications Specification DescriptionPower LED Product ViewsDrive Bay LEDs LEDs Component Icon DescriptionIndicators Alert DescriptionLEDs Color State DescriptionWhere to Find Help Additional Reference DescriptionPrimary Setup Tasks User Roles and ResponsibilitiesTypes of WD Sentinel DX4000 Users Primary User Interface Primary InterfaceHow the WD Sentinel DX4000 Fits into Your Office ExamplesManaging the WD Sentinel Server Dashboard To access the Dashboard Mac User Name Enter AdministratorUsing the Home Performing Dashboard TasksHome Page Tabs Tab DescriptionManaging Computers and Backups Managing User AccountsManaging Server Folders and Hard Drives Home Page Tasks PanelSettings Description Monitoring Add-insMonitoring System Health and Alerts Health TabQuarters of the system capacity available for data storage To access WD Customer Support automatically Health TasksFind compatible hard drives Request SupportManual Updates of WD Software Click Unlock drives To change the passwordUpdating Software To lock the drives Click Lock drivesManaging Server Settings Automatic Updates of WD SoftwareTo set a schedule for automatic updates Updating Microsoft SoftwareRemote Web Access GeneralMedia HomeGroupEnabling Remote Web Access DomainTo perform a clean shutdown using the front panel Shutting Down the ServerManaging Storage on the WD Sentinel Server WD Sentinel Server RAID StorageUsing USB Storage To share data on a USB driveClick the Server Folders tab Replacing a Failed Drive To stop sharing data on a USB driveManaging Storage on the WD Sentinel Server Adding Capacity by Adding a Drive Using the WD Sentinel Server’s Features Using the Launchpad Internal UsersAccessing the Launchpad To access the Launchpad WindowsTo access the Launchpad Mac Enter your user name and password Select FinderApplicationsWindows Server Launchpad To disable the Launchpad after signing in Windows Selecting Launchpad Options Windows PC or Mac ComputerManaging the Launchpad To select Launchpad optionsTo disable the Launchpad after signing in Mac To uninstall the Launchpad Connector Software on a Mac Click FinderDevicesMacintosh HDAccessing Shared Folders Over Your Network Launchpad WindowsLaunchpad Mac Accessing Computers and Shared Folders Remotely LoggingRemote Web Access Home Backing up Windows PCComputers Shared FoldersScheduling Automatic Backups Dashboard only Initiating BackupsBackup Using the Launchpad Click Start backupScheduling Automatic Backups Time Machine Backup Using the DashboardBacking up with Time Machine Mac Select Registered User Using the WD Sentinel SERVER’S Features Recovering/Restoring Windows PC Restoring Windows PC Computers Bare Metal RestoreTo restore a Windows PC that has been backed up Click Computers and BackupsRecovering/Restoring Mac To recover individual files and foldersRecovering the WD Sentinel Server RequirementsCreate a Virtual DVD Run the Virtual DVD Unlock my drives Using the WD Sentinel SERVER’S Features Recreating the storage Using the WD Sentinel SERVER’S Features Performing a Recovery Using the WD Sentinel SERVER’S Features Using the WD Sentinel SERVER’S Features Using the WD Sentinel SERVER’S Features Setting up the WD Sentinel DX4000 Setting up Client ComputersUsing the WD Sentinel DX4000 Efficiently Best PracticesReplacing Drives Sharing Files with External UsersShutting Down Troubleshooting First Steps ChecklistSpecific Problems and Corrective Actions LEDs do not light upCannot access Windows PCs via Remote Access Regulatory and Warranty Information Regulatory ComplianceEnvironmental Compliance China Obtaining Service KC Notice Republic of Korea onlyLimited Warranty GNU General Public License GPLAppendix Managing iSCSI Storage on the WD Sentinel ServerISCSI Overview ISCSI RolesSetting Description Create an iSCSI TargetEdit an iSCSI Target Click Create TargetClick Modify Target Disable an iSCSI Target Enabling an iSCSI TargetDeleting an iSCSI Target Exporting an iSCSI Target Importing an iSCSI Target910 GlossaryGlossary Glossary Index RAID USB USB