User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- WD® Service and Support
- WD Guardian Services
- Important User Information
- Product Overview
- Connecting the Server and Getting Started
- Managing the WD Sentinel Server (Dashboard)
- Setting up WD Sentinel Server & Connecting Computers
- Accessing the Dashboard
- Tips for Performing Dashboard Tasks
- Adding a User Account
- Performing Dashboard Tasks
- Using the Home Page
- Managing User Accounts
- Managing Devices
- Managing Storage
- Monitoring Applications
- Monitoring System Health and Alerts
- Updating Software
- Managing Server Settings
- Shutting Down and Rebooting the Server
- Managing Storage on the WD Sentinel Server
- Using the WD Sentinel Server’s Features
- Using the Launchpad (Internal Users)
- Accessing Shared Folders Over Your Network
- Accessing Computers and Shared Folders Remotely
- Backing up (Windows PC)
- Backing up with Time Machine (Mac)
- Recovering/Restoring (Windows PC)
- Recovering/Restoring (Mac)
- Backing up your WD Sentinel Server
- Recovering a WD Sentinel Server Image or Resetting the Boot Drives to Factory Defaults
- Best Practices
- Troubleshooting
- Regulatory and Warranty Information
- Appendix
- Index
MANAGING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER (DASHBOARD)
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ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
For detailed instructions on performing any of these tasks, consult Microsoft Online Help.
Managing Storage
The Storage section contains two tabs:
The Server Folders tab allows you to view and manage the properties of the
server folders. This page also includes tasks to open and add server folders.
Note: If you have data files saved on the C: drive (your boot drive), See “Moving a
Server Folder” on page 50. to move these files to your data drives.
The Hard Drives tab allows you to view and check the health of the drives that
are attached to your server.
For detailed instructions on performing any of these tasks, consult
Microsoft Online Help.