Barracuda Enterprise IM Server - Quick Start Guide
5.After applying the firmware, Barracuda Networks recommends logging in to the Web interface again and reading the Release Notes to learn about enhancements and new features. It’s also a good practice to verify settings, as new features may have been included with the firmware update.
Change the Administrator Password
To avoid unauthorized use, we recommend you change the default administrator password to a more secure password. You can only change the administrator password for the Web interface. You cannot change the password for the Administrative Console, but this is only accessible via the keyboard which you can disconnect at any time.
1.Go to UserAccount View, under the Administrators Actions column, select the Password link.
2.Enter your old and new passwords.
3.Click Save Password.
Product Activation
Verify that the Energize Updates feature is activated on your Barracuda by going to the BasicStatus page. Under Subscription Status, make sure the Energize Updates subscription is Current. If the Energize Updates is Not Activated, click the corresponding activation link to go to the Barracuda Networks Product Activation page and complete activation of your subscriptions.
Adding a Domain
A Domain must be created for your organization, to do this select the Domains tab. Enter your domain in the field provided and click Add Domain. Your Domain is now set up and ready to administer.
Setting up users
In order to add a user for testing you must go to the UsersUser Add/Update page. Add the fully qualified user name (username@yourdomain.com) to the User Accounts field. More than one user may be added at a time by pressing enter and adding additional users, one per line.
when prompted. Click Next to begin the installation. Select the options you would like to install (the default options are recommended) and click Next. Choose the installation directory (keep the default options selected unless otherwise directed by your administrator) and click Next. Once the client has finished installing itself, click Finish. The client will load.
To log on to the system and test your connection, click the presence bar near the top, and change it from “Offline” to “Online”. At this point you will be on the system.
Presence Bar
Be sure to check out the Barracuda Networks Support Forum at: http://forum.barracuda.com for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and other helpful tips for setting up and using your Barracuda Enterprise IM Server. For additional documentation including an Administrator’s Guide, visit http://www.barracuda.com/documentation.
Installing the Client and Testing Connectivity
After adding a username, an email will automatically be sent to that user. The email will contain their username, password, and a link to download the client. To download the client, click the link provided and select Run from this location
Contact and Copyright Information
Barracuda Networks, Inc. 3175 S. Winchester Blvd, Campbell, CA 95008, USA phone: 408.342.5400 fax: 408.342.1061 www.barracuda.com
Copyright 2011 Barracuda Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Use of this product and this manual is subject to license. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Barracuda Enterprise IM Server is a trademark of Barracuda Networks, Inc. All other brand and product names mentioned in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.
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