Western Digital WDBLGT0120KBK manual Recovering/Restoring Windows PC, Click Computers and Backups

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USING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER’S FEATURES

Recovering/Restoring (Windows PC)

The WD Sentinel server provides two options for recovering lost or corrupted data:

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Restore a Computer—Restores all the data and settings of a Windows PC computer or a storage device connected to the WD Sentinel server.

Recover File/Folders —Recovers individual files or folders.

Note: For information on recovering/restoring data on your Mac using Time Machine, See “Recovering/Restoring (Mac)” on page 49.

Restoring Windows PC Computers (Bare Metal Restore)

This feature restores a Windows PC connected to your WD Sentinel server. Should your computer experience an unfavorable event such as a hard drive crash, the Recovery feature reinstalls the operating system, software applications, and all the data. This type of recovery is known as a bare-metal restore; it recovers everything that was on the computer when it was backed up.

Best Practice: You may need some network drivers. Save them to a USB flash drive.

To restore a Windows PC that has been backed up:

1.Click Computers and Backups

on the navigation bar.

2.Select the computer that was backed up.

3.Insert a USB flash device into one of the WD Sentinel server’s USB ports.

4.In the panel on the right, click Additional Client Computer Backup Tasks and then Tools:

5.Click Create Key to generate a bootable USB flash key (configuration file) on the connected USB flash drive. You will use the key to boot the PC and download the backed-up system. Follow the wizard to complete the process.

6.Remove the USB flash drive from the WD Sentinel server and connect it to the computer you want to restore.

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ADMINISTRATOR’S GUIDE

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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 InformationRecording Your WD Product Information Handling PrecautionsAbout 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 DescriptionProduct Views Power LEDDrive 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 StorageTo share data on a USB drive Using USB StorageClick 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 HDLaunchpad Windows Accessing Shared Folders Over Your NetworkLaunchpad 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 backupBackup Using the Dashboard Scheduling Automatic Backups Time MachineBacking 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 foldersRequirements Recovering the WD Sentinel ServerCreate 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 PracticesSharing Files with External Users Replacing DrivesShutting 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 TargetClick Create Target Edit an iSCSI TargetClick Modify Target Enabling an iSCSI Target Disable an iSCSI TargetDeleting an iSCSI Target Exporting an iSCSI Target Importing an iSCSI Target910 GlossaryGlossary Glossary Index RAID USB USB