Western Digital WDBLGT0080KBK User Manual - Page 63

BEST PRACTICES 7 Best Practices Setting up the WD Sentinel DX4000 Setting up Client Computers Using the WD Sentinel DX4000 Efficiently Replacing Drives Shutting Down The following practices help you use the WD Sentinel DX4000 and protect your data efficiently and safely. Setting up the WD Sentinel DX4000 „ Change the default name of WDSentinel to something unique to avoid conflict another WD Sentinel server is added to your network in the future. „ Make sure Ethernet 1 and Ethernet 2 are on the same network subnet. „ Add the server to your domain so users can use the same login and password for the Launchpad as for the computer. „ If you decide to lock the drives, make sure the password is stored in a safe place. „ Set user password policy to at least medium security. „ Enable Microsoft Automatic Updates to find and apply the latest Microsoft software update. „ Enable WD Automatic Updates to find and apply the latest WD software update. „ Set up Automatic Alert Notification for real-time notifications of any problems with the server. „ Remote Web Access uses Ports 443 and Port 80. If your router or IP provider blocks these ports, you may need to consult with your IP provider for assistance. „ Do not remove the Windows page file! Some critical functions use the system's paging file. Removing the page file can potentially leave your system unusable with the possibility of data loss. To maintain the reliability of your system and its redundant resources, do not modify the paging file whatsoever. Setting up Client Computers „ Before loading the Connector software to add a computer to the WD Sentinel server for backup, be sure that the computer's operating system is fully up-to-date. „ When adding client computers to the WD Sentinel server, it is best not to have any backups active. WD SENTINEL DX4000 59 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE