Lacie 5big Backup Server User Manual - Page 20

LaCie 5big Backup Server Configuration Guide 3.2. Shared Folders Shared folders are places for you to organize and store files on the 5big Backup Server so that you can share them with other workstations on the network. The following shared folders are created automatically: ✦✦ Photos ✦✦ Music ✦✦ Videos ✦✦ Software ✦✦ Public ✦✦ A personal folder for each user account IMPORTANT NOTE: Each time a new user is added, a folder with that user's name is automatically created by the Add User Account Wizard. By default, a user is the only person with access to the folder with his name. You can easily add more shared folders to meet your needs. To add a shared folder 1. Click the Shared Folders tab in the Console. 2. Click Add in the upper left of the window. You will be prompted to type a name for the new folder. 3. Complete the Add a Shared Folder Wizard (Fig. 20). 3.2.1. Folder and File Duplication To secure data, you have the option to duplicate folders. All files inside a duplicated folder are copied to other disks so that they will not be lost due to a single disk failure. Duplication at the folder level offers users precise control over which files should be protected. When new folders are created, the box Enable Folder Duplication is checked by default (Fig. 20). You may deselect folder duplication if you wish to conserve disk space. Similarly, folders can be duplicated or deduplicated at any time. 1. Right-click on a folder (Fig. 21) and choose Properties. continued on the next page>> Fig. 20 Fig. 21 Configuration page 20