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
Where to Find Help
This manual provides step-by-step instructions and other important information regarding
your WD product. It is meant for the person serving as the administrator of the
WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100. You can download translated versions and updates to this
manual from http://products.wd.com/updates. For more information and news about this
product, visit our website at http://www.wd.com/.
Additional Reference Description
Basic Installation Guide Included in the product box or available at
http://products.wd.com/WDSentinel-DS5100 or
http://products.wd.com/WDSentinel-DS6100 helps you install the
WD Sentinel server.
WD Online Help Specific descriptions and instructions accessed on
WD-specific (Monitor) pages on the Dashboard.
Microsoft Online Help • Access detailed explanations and instructions for a particular
page by clicking the Help button at the top right of the
Dashboard.
• Search for help on a specific topic or term by entering it in the
Microsoft Online Help search field at the top right of the page.
• Access the entire Microsoft Online Help system by clicking
Microsoft Online Help.
Important: Not all Microsoft Online Help is applicable to the
WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100. The WD Online Help and this Administrator's
Guide take precedence over the Microsoft Online Help.