Western Digital WDBLGT0160KBK manual Managing Server Settings, Automatic Updates of WD Software

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2. You have two options. You may check for updates online or update from a file:

To use the online update:

a.Click Check for Updates.

b.If an update is available, click Download and Install to update your WD Sentinel server.

To update from a file:

a.The software update files can also be downloaded from the WD Support site at http://support.wdc.com. Once you download the available firmware updates for the WD Sentinel DX4000 server, copy the file to a shared folder such as the Documents share on the server and select the file to update.

b.Click Update from file and then locate and select the update file you copied to your server.

c.Click Open. The system applies the software update. The system automatically restarts the server if a reboot is required to complete the software update.

Automatic Updates of WD Software

Enabling Automatic Updates on your WD Sentinel server causes the server to check for available software updates from WD on a scheduled basis and apply the updates automatically.

To set a schedule for automatic updates:

1.In the Automatic Updates section, click Enable.

2.Click the Change link and select the day and time you want the WD Sentinel server to check for updates every week, and if an update is available, install it. (Example: every Sunday at 3:00 AM)

3.Click Apply.

Updating Microsoft Software

You can update the Microsoft software for the WD Sentinel DX4000 using the Server Settings page. See “Managing Server Settings,” below.

Managing Server Settings

Important: Unless otherwise noted, Microsoft Online Help provides complete instructions for using these pages.

1.Click Server Settings on the icon bar to enable, set up, and control WD Sentinel server settings.

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Contents Small Office Storage Server WD Sentinel DX4000Accessing Online Support WD Service and SupportContacting WD Technical Support Registering Your WD ProductTable of Contents Troubleshooting Using the WD Sentinel Server’s FeaturesRegulatory and Warranty Information Best PracticesImportant User Information Important Safety InstructionsAbout This Guide Handling PrecautionsRecording Your WD Product Information Getting to Know Your WD Sentinel DX4000 Server Product OverviewTotal solution with industry-leading technology partners Key FeaturesPackage Contents WD Sentinel DX4000 AC adapter Ethernet cable Requirement Description System Requirements and Compatibility InformationSpecification Description Technical SpecificationsDrive Bay LEDs Power LEDProduct Views Component Icon Description LEDsAlert Description IndicatorsColor State Description LEDsAdditional Reference Description Where to Find HelpUser Roles and Responsibilities Primary Setup TasksTypes of WD Sentinel DX4000 Users Primary User Interface Primary InterfaceExamples How the WD Sentinel DX4000 Fits into Your OfficeManaging the WD Sentinel Server Dashboard User Name Enter Administrator To access the Dashboard MacPerforming Dashboard Tasks Using the HomeTab Description Home Page TabsManaging User Accounts Managing Computers and BackupsManaging Server Folders and Hard Drives Home Page Tasks PanelMonitoring Add-ins Settings DescriptionMonitoring System Health and Alerts Health TabQuarters of the system capacity available for data storage Health Tasks To access WD Customer Support automaticallyFind compatible hard drives Request SupportClick Unlock drives To change the password Manual Updates of WD SoftwareUpdating Software To lock the drives Click Lock drivesAutomatic Updates of WD Software Managing Server SettingsTo set a schedule for automatic updates Updating Microsoft SoftwareGeneral Remote Web AccessMedia HomeGroupDomain Enabling Remote Web AccessShutting Down the Server To perform a clean shutdown using the front panelWD Sentinel Server RAID Storage Managing Storage on the WD Sentinel ServerClick the Server Folders tab Using USB StorageTo share data on a USB drive To stop sharing data on a USB drive Replacing a Failed DriveManaging Storage on the WD Sentinel Server Adding Capacity by Adding a Drive Using the Launchpad Internal Users Using the WD Sentinel Server’s FeaturesAccessing the Launchpad To access the Launchpad WindowsEnter your user name and password To access the Launchpad Mac Select FinderApplicationsWindows Server Launchpad Selecting Launchpad Options Windows PC or Mac Computer To disable the Launchpad after signing in WindowsManaging the Launchpad To select Launchpad optionsTo disable the Launchpad after signing in Mac Click FinderDevicesMacintosh HD To uninstall the Launchpad Connector Software on a MacLaunchpad Mac Accessing Shared Folders Over Your NetworkLaunchpad Windows Logging Accessing Computers and Shared Folders RemotelyBacking up Windows PC Remote Web Access HomeComputers Shared FoldersInitiating Backups Scheduling Automatic Backups Dashboard onlyClick Start backup Backup Using the LaunchpadBacking up with Time Machine Mac Scheduling Automatic Backups Time MachineBackup Using the Dashboard Select Registered User Using the WD Sentinel SERVER’S Features Restoring Windows PC Computers Bare Metal Restore Recovering/Restoring Windows PCTo restore a Windows PC that has been backed up Click Computers and BackupsTo recover individual files and folders Recovering/Restoring MacCreate a Virtual DVD Recovering the WD Sentinel ServerRequirements 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 Client Computers Setting up the WD Sentinel DX4000Using the WD Sentinel DX4000 Efficiently Best PracticesShutting Down Replacing DrivesSharing Files with External Users First Steps Checklist TroubleshootingSpecific Problems and Corrective Actions LEDs do not light upCannot access Windows PCs via Remote Access Regulatory Compliance Regulatory and Warranty InformationKC Notice Republic of Korea only Environmental Compliance China Obtaining ServiceGNU General Public License GPL Limited WarrantyManaging iSCSI Storage on the WD Sentinel Server AppendixISCSI Overview ISCSI RolesCreate an iSCSI Target Setting DescriptionClick Modify Target Edit an iSCSI TargetClick Create Target Deleting an iSCSI Target Disable an iSCSI TargetEnabling an iSCSI Target Importing an iSCSI Target Exporting an iSCSI TargetGlossary 910Glossary Glossary Index RAID USB USB