Minicom Advanced Systems 5UM70156 V1.1 12 manual Terminology, System components

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USER GUIDE

1.2 Terminology

Targets - The computers/servers that are accessed remotely via the KVM.net Manager.

Client Computer - The PC running the KVM.net Manager Web interface.

Remote Session - The process of accessing and controlling Target Servers connected to KVM.net Manager IP Access from a Remote PC.

Permitted Target - A remote Target that a User has authorization to view or access

1.3 System components

The KVM.net system comes with the following:

∙KVM.net Manager

∙Rack mounting kit

∙Power cord

1.4 Pre-installation guidelines

Prepare a list of all KVM.net system components. You will need this information to input into the system.

Appendix A on page 46 contains a list of all the details you need to prepare. Photocopy or print out Appendix A.

The list should include each IP Access unit, the KVM switch connected to it and the Target servers connected to the IP Access / KVM switch.

For each Target server list:

∙A unique and clearly identifiable name

∙The operating system*

∙Non-default mouse settings. Default mouse settings do not need to be listed

*Windows NT, 2000 and 98 do not need to be listed. For all other operating systems you must list them manually.

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Contents KVM.net User Guide Copyright Table of Contents Accessing the system as a User Key features IntroductionPre-installation guidelines TerminologySystem components Pointer tab Initial Settings Connecting and setting up the systemConnecting the hardware Obtaining an IP address via DhcpAccessing the KVM.net Manager from outside a Firewall Changing the Root user’s passwordSetting the system’s date and time Accessing the KVM.net Manager from a remote locationIP Access status Displaying the Web interfaceConfiguring the system components Defining the KVM switchesImporting a new KVM Switch Creating Target serversNew from scratch- General tab Mouse parameters General tab elementsAdvanced tab elements Configuring the IP Access units Deleting TargetsAssigning a name to an IP Access unit General tab elementsKVM Switches tab elements Target tab elementsNetwork tab elements Network tabSerial tab elements Serial tabAdvanced button Deleting an IP Access unit Using the system an overview Forming users into groupsCreating a user General tab elementsTargets tab elements User summary All Users listCreating a User Group Deleting a UserMembers tab elements Members tabAdding Users to a Group Users Group tabWhen editing a User Select User Groups / All Users Associating User/Groups with TargetsDeleting Users from a Group Deleting a User Group When editing a Target Select Target Sets / All TargetsDisassociating a User/Group from a Target Deleting from the menu Expand User GroupsCreating a Target Set Create Target Set General tabUsers tab elements Deleting a Target SetDeleting from the menu Expand Target Sets Associating Target servers with Target Sets Target SetsCreating Profiles Creating a Target ProfileAdvanced tab elements Creating an IP Access Profile Right-clickDevice Profiles. New Profile appearsNetwork tab elements Serial tab elements Maintenance features Upgrading the KVM.net/IP Access firmwareBackup Backup elements SchedulePassword policy Account policyIdle timeout Account blockingGeneral Administration of the system Updating the systemExiting the KVM.net Manager system Rebooting KVM.net Manager system Shutting down the KVM.net Manager systemActivity Log Accessing the system as a User Status columnNavigating the Web display Accessing an IP Access unit directlyConnecting to a Target server My PropertiesTechnical Specifications Appendix a Regional Offices