Maxtor II manual Backup File Management

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MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION

Shared Folder Backup

This option will launch your browser and open the Shared Folder Backup portion of the Web UI. From this, you can:

–Format an external USB drive for use as a backup for Shared Folders located on the Shared Storage Drive

–Backup and Restore data

Note: See “The Web UI” later in this guide for details on using the Maxtor Shared Storage Web UI - Shared Folder Backup for more information on configuring these settings.

Backup

From this screen, you can:

–Set a backup so that local files from your PC will backup to the Shared Storage Drive

–Begin an immediate backup of your selected files/ folders from your PC to the Shared Storage Drive

–Perform file maintenance tasks that delete historical file versions from the Shared Storage Drive and remove files from the shared Storage Drive if they are no longer on your PC

To Setup a Backup

1.Open EasyManage and click the Backup button.

2.The Backup: Settings Part 1 of 2 – Select Folders window opens. Check the boxes associated with the files and or folders you want to back up and click Next.

3.The Backup: Settings Part 2 of 2 – Schedule Days/Time window opens. By default, your selected files and/or folders will be backed up daily at 10:00 pm. Click Finish to continue.

4.The Backup Files to My Shared Storage Device Window opens. To launch your first backup, click Back Up Now. The backup will launch copying selected files/folders from your PC to your User Account’s My Backup folder on the Shared Storage Drive. Backup times may vary pending on how much data has to be copied.

Edit My Backup Settings

1.Open EasyManage and click on the Backup button.

2.The Backup: Settings window opens. Check the boxes associated with the files and or folders you want to back up and click Next.

3.A second Backup: Settings window opens. By default, your selected files and/or folders will be backed up daily at 10:00 pm. Check the days/time that you wish to run your edited backup and click Finish.

4.The Backup Files to My Shared Storage Device window opens. To launch your first backup, click Back Up Now. The backup will launch copying selected files/folders from your PC to your User Account’s My Backup folder on the Shared Storage Drive. Backup times may vary pending on how much data has to be copied.

Backup File Management

Edit Historical Versions

This option allows you to change the number of Historical File Versions you wish to store on your Shared Storage Drive. You can select between 1 – 10 Historical Versions to save. By default, 5 historical versions of each file are stored.

1.Open EasyManage and click on the Backup button.

2.The Backup Files to My Shared Storage Device window opens. Click Backup File Management.

3.Click Edit to open the Advanced Settings window.

4.Click on the down arrow of the Historical Versions drop- down menu.

5.Choose the number of Historical Versions you wish to backup (between 1 – 10) and click Save to return to the Backup File Management window.

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Contents Maxtor Shared Storage Contents Maxtor Shared Storage II USER’S GuideAbout this Guide Shared Storage II FeaturesSimple Installation and Setup ComponentsMaxtor Product Support Handling PrecautionsSystem Requirements Connect the Drive Connecting the Ethernet CableConnecting the Power Front Panel LEDs Power up the DriveShared Storage Drive Power/Status LED Definitions Back Panel LEDsSet up the Drive SimpleView Using EasyManageBackup Status Indicators Definitions HomeHome and Business Folders Create User AccountAccount Types Business FoldersTo Create a Public Business User Account Naming ConventionsTo Create a Public Home User Account To Create a Private Home User Account To Create a Private Business User AccountWhat’s New? SettingsConnect to a User Account Drag and SortAdvanced Web Folder TagsBackup Backup File ManagementDelete Historical Versions Clean Up Deleted FilesAutomatic Backups On/Off Restore Most Recent Files and Folders RestoreRestore Historical Versions of Individual Backed-up Files Media ServerOneTouch Status Icons Exit Using Media ServerTo Enable Media Server Shutting Down Your Shared Storage II Drive Resetting Your Shared Storage II DriveStoring Audio Security Lock Media ServingConsiderations for Home Media Networks Maxtor Shared Storage II Macintosh Installation System Requirements Installing the Shared Storage Power up the Drive Setup the Drive Create and Use Shared Folders Creating Shared FoldersCreating a Public/None User Account Creating a Public/Home User AccountCreating a Public/Business User Account Creating a Private/Home User AccountCreating a Private/None User Account Using Shared Folders to Connect to User AccountsCreating a Private/Business User Account Method 1 Connect a Public User AccountMethod 2 Connect a Private User Account Enable Drag and SortDrag and Sort Folders and their Sorted File TypesAdding Drag and Sort File Types Backup SettingsAdding Drag and Sort Folders Editing Backup Settings Advanced SettingsShared Storage Administration To Access this FeatureRestore Backup Log File SimpleView Storage and Backup StatusBackup Status Indicators Following displaysStoring Audio Security Lock Considerations for Home Media Networks Through your browser application Accessing the Web UITo Open or Start the Web UI Run Set-up Wizard Following page is displayedAccounts Management Click Create a New User AccountTo Change the Password on a User Account Modify Account Settings and Shared PrivilegesClick Modify Account Settings and Shared Privileges Delete User AccountsShared Folders Management Using the Shared Folders ManagementTo Create a New Defined Access Shared Folder Create a New Shared FolderClick Modify Shared Folder Access Privileges Click Delete, Suspend or Re-Activate Shared FoldersClick Manage Digital Photos, Music and Videos Shared Folder BackupManage Digital Photos, Music, Video Create Backup Set Delete Backup SetUsing the Advanced Settings Pages Choose RestoreFrom the Advanced Settings You Can Back UpSelect Network Settings Network SettingsClick Network Settings Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default GatewayClick Diagnostics Scan and Repair System MaintenanceClick Power Management Click System UpdateClick Format USB Drive Configure Your USB DevicesClick Done to return to the Configure Your USB Devices Click Printer Support ManagementSystem Status Accessing the external USB Drive Using External USB Drives with Your Shared StorageUsing USB Printers with Your Shared Storage 20344100
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