Maxtor II manual Create User Account, Account Types, Home and Business Folders

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MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION

Backup Log File

You can see the details of a backup by reading the log file. To view the log file, click the colored status indicator in the Backup Status column.

Depending on your operating system, you will be prompted with Open File window. If so, click the Open button.

This will launch your system’s text editor (e.g., Notepad) and show you information regarding the backup in question. Below is an excerpt from a log file:

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Friday, June 02, 2006, at 09:15 \\MSS-000155\Maxtor\My Backup Destination is not accessible \\MSS-000155\Maxtor\My Backup Destination is not accessible \\MSS-000155\Maxtor\My Backup Destination is not accessible

Create User Account

This feature gives the admin the capability to create user accounts on the Shared Storage drive. The admin can create Public or Private user accounts and further customize these accounts for either Home or Business use.

Account Types

Public

With a public account, all of your files are accessible to anyone who has an account on the Shared Storage Drive.

Private

With a private account, all of your files are password-protected except for those that you place in your “public” folder to share with others.

Home and Business Folders

You can choose a set of folders appropriate for Home or Business use. The folders created are listed below.

Home Folders

Folder	Appropriate for

My Backup	Backed-up files

My Documents	Word processing files

My Library	Electronic books

My Movies	Home videos

My Music	Digital music collection

My Photos	Digital photos and artwork

My Sites	Web pages

My Software	Software storage

Public	Sharing files with others

Business Folders

Folder	Appropriate for

My Backup	Backed-up files

My Documents	Word processing files

My Multimedia	Audio and video files

My Photos	Digital photos and artwork

My Presentations	Presentation files

My Projects	Project files

My Sites	Web pages

My Spreadsheets	Spreadsheet files

My Software	Software storage

Public	Sharing files with others

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Contents Maxtor Shared Storage Maxtor Shared Storage II USER’S Guide ContentsSimple Installation and Setup Shared Storage II FeaturesAbout this Guide ComponentsHandling Precautions System RequirementsMaxtor Product Support Connecting the Ethernet Cable Connecting the PowerConnect the Drive Shared Storage Drive Power/Status LED Definitions Power up the DriveFront Panel LEDs Back Panel LEDsSet up the Drive Backup Status Indicators Definitions Using EasyManageSimpleView HomeAccount Types Create User AccountHome and Business Folders Business FoldersNaming Conventions To Create a Public Home User AccountTo Create a Public Business User Account To Create a Private Business User Account To Create a Private Home User AccountConnect to a User Account SettingsWhat’s New? Drag and SortFolder Tags Advanced WebBackup File Management BackupClean Up Deleted Files Automatic Backups On/OffDelete Historical Versions Restore Historical Versions of Individual Backed-up Files RestoreRestore Most Recent Files and Folders Media ServerOneTouch Status Icons Using Media Server To Enable Media ServerExit Resetting Your Shared Storage II Drive Storing AudioShutting Down Your Shared Storage II Drive Media Serving Security LockConsiderations for Home Media Networks Maxtor Shared Storage II Macintosh Installation System Requirements Installing the Shared Storage Power up the Drive Setup the Drive Creating Shared Folders Create and Use Shared FoldersCreating a Public/Business User Account Creating a Public/Home User AccountCreating a Public/None User Account Creating a Private/Home User AccountCreating a Private/Business User Account Using Shared Folders to Connect to User AccountsCreating a Private/None User Account Method 1 Connect a Public User AccountDrag and Sort Enable Drag and SortMethod 2 Connect a Private User Account Folders and their Sorted File TypesBackup Settings Adding Drag and Sort FoldersAdding Drag and Sort File Types Advanced Settings Editing Backup SettingsTo Access this Feature Shared Storage AdministrationRestore Backup Status Indicators SimpleView Storage and Backup StatusBackup Log File Following displaysStoring Audio Security Lock Considerations for Home Media Networks Accessing the Web UI To Open or Start the Web UIThrough your browser application Following page is displayed Run Set-up WizardClick Create a New User Account Accounts ManagementClick Modify Account Settings and Shared Privileges Modify Account Settings and Shared PrivilegesTo Change the Password on a User Account Delete User AccountsTo Create a New Defined Access Shared Folder Using the Shared Folders ManagementShared Folders Management Create a New Shared FolderClick Delete, Suspend or Re-Activate Shared Folders Click Modify Shared Folder Access PrivilegesShared Folder Backup Manage Digital Photos, Music, VideoClick Manage Digital Photos, Music and Videos Delete Backup Set Create Backup SetFrom the Advanced Settings You Can Choose RestoreUsing the Advanced Settings Pages Back UpClick Network Settings Network SettingsSelect Network Settings Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default GatewayClick Power Management System MaintenanceClick Diagnostics Scan and Repair Click System UpdateClick Done to return to the Configure Your USB Devices Configure Your USB DevicesClick Format USB Drive Click Printer Support ManagementSystem Status Using External USB Drives with Your Shared Storage Using USB Printers with Your Shared StorageAccessing the external USB Drive 20344100