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
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100
ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
For information on additional accessories, visit:
System Requirements and Compatibility Information
US
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All others Contact WD Technical Support in your region. For a list of Technical
Support contacts, visit
http://support.wd.com and see Knowledge
Base Answer ID 1048.
Requirement Description
Client Operating System
Backup Compatibility
(for Connector Software)
Windows 8
• Basic (x86 and x64)
• Pro (x86 and x64)
• Enterprise (x86 and x64)
Windows 7
• Home Basic (x86 and x64)
• Home Premium (x86 and x64)
• Professional (x86 and x64)
• Ultimate (x86 and x64)
• Enterprise (x86 and x64)
• Starter (x86)
Mac OS X
• Leopard
• Snow Leopard
• Lion
• Mountain Lion
File Sharing Support File sharing support for Linux, UNIX, and other Windows operating systems
Local Network • Router/switch (Gigabit Ethernet recommended to maximize
performance)
Broadband Access Required for remote access outside the LAN
Display and Peripherals • Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution monitor
• USB Keyboard
• USB Mouse or compatible pointing device