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
CONNECTING THE SERVER AND GETTING STARTED
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WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100
ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
Setting up your WD Sentinel Server (one time only)
Your WD Sentinel server is now ready to be configured. This section describes how to use
the one time setup wizard to configure your server for first use.
1. Select the server language from the list provided.
2. Verify the localization settings, or select the correct values from the drop-down lists,
then click Next.
3. Read the Microsoft and Western Digital license agreements, then click I accept.
The installation begins. Once the initial process is complete, you’ll see the Configure
Windows Server Essentials screen display.
Important: Ensure that you complete the entire process outlined in steps 1- 10 below.
If these steps are not followed, your WD Sentinel will not work properly.
Important: This process can take2-3minutes. Do not interrupt the process. Do not
power off or disconnect the WD Sentinel server.