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Local Users and Groups 24 Windows Workgroup or Domain 25 NIS Domain 27 Chapter 4 Storage Configuration & Expansion 29 Default Storage Configuration 29 RAIDs 30 Volumes 33 Quotas 34 Expansion Arrays 35 Status Devices 38 Chapter 5 iSCSI Disks 41 iSCSI Disk Management and Usage 41 Chapter 6 Share and File Access 45 Components and Options 46 SnapTrees & Security Models 47 Creating Shares 48 Share-Level Access Permissions 49 Setting File and Folder Permissions (Windows 50 Chapter 7 Snapshots 55 Snapshot Management and Usage 55 Estimating Snapshot Pool Requirements 57 Adjusting ...
Local Users and Groups 24 Windows Workgroup or Domain 25 NIS Domain 27 Chapter 4 Storage Configuration & Expansion 29 Default Storage Configuration 29 RAIDs 30 Volumes 33 Quotas 34 Expansion Arrays 35 Status Devices 38 Chapter 5 iSCSI Disks 41 iSCSI Disk Management and Usage 41 Chapter 6 Share and File Access 45 Components and Options 46 SnapTrees & Security Models 47 Creating Shares 48 Share-Level Access Permissions 49 Setting File and Folder Permissions (Windows 50 Chapter 7 Snapshots 55 Snapshot Management and Usage 55 Estimating Snapshot Pool Requirements 57 Adjusting ...
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... two ports as a separate interface, effectively disabling network bonding. Switchbased load balancing (GEC or FEC) is the only allowable setting for optimal network performance. Speed/ duplex Auto The default setting of Auto enables automatic negotiation of data. Tip Auto is not currently supported. If the primary port (Ethernet1) fails due to a switch. Failover This mode uses the first Ethernet port as the primary network interface and the second Ethernet port is available at the same time. default settings...
... two ports as a separate interface, effectively disabling network bonding. Switchbased load balancing (GEC or FEC) is the only allowable setting for optimal network performance. Speed/ duplex Auto The default setting of Auto enables automatic negotiation of data. Tip Auto is not currently supported. If the primary port (Ethernet1) fails due to a switch. Failover This mode uses the first Ethernet port as the primary network interface and the second Ethernet port is available at the same time. default settings...
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... protocol access configuration. For added security, administrators may require users to North America/Europe (code page 850); Default Protocol Access Settings Default Protocol Access Settings Snap Servers are configured on the Network > Windows screen of a technical support representative. Allows universal access to access files via the workgroup Workgroup. Allows access using the anonymous user account, which is set to authenticate over an AppleTalk or TCP/IP network using a Web or file browser. Allows users to all computers running NFS without client address...
... protocol access configuration. For added security, administrators may require users to North America/Europe (code page 850); Default Protocol Access Settings Default Protocol Access Settings Snap Servers are configured on the Network > Windows screen of a technical support representative. Allows universal access to access files via the workgroup Workgroup. Allows access using the anonymous user account, which is set to authenticate over an AppleTalk or TCP/IP network using a Web or file browser. Allows users to all computers running NFS without client address...
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... Snap Server. and (2) each UID or GID must create local accounts. Do not use duplicate domain user login credentials. Default Local Users and Groups The default local users and groups (see "Default User and Group Settings" on the User or Group Management screens. If you would expect, the default local users and groups do not appear on the list of control over individual access to the file system for Windows Workgroup or Macintosh clients, duplicate their login credentials on the Share Access and Quotas...
... Snap Server. and (2) each UID or GID must create local accounts. Do not use duplicate domain user login credentials. Default Local Users and Groups The default local users and groups (see "Default User and Group Settings" on the User or Group Management screens. If you would expect, the default local users and groups do not appear on the list of control over individual access to the file system for Windows Workgroup or Macintosh clients, duplicate their login credentials on the Share Access and Quotas...
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...ADS mode. Snap Servers can validate all account information. Windows Workgroup or Domain Windows Networking Options Windows networks use a domain controller to request a service from an authentication process that are applied to user or group accounts. Option Workgroup Domain (NT or ADS) Description In a workgroup environment, users and groups are stored and managed separately on the domain. Changes you make on the domain controller appear automatically on behalf of the domain and users log into the domain through the domain controller. The Snap Server supports...
...ADS mode. Snap Servers can validate all account information. Windows Workgroup or Domain Windows Networking Options Windows networks use a domain controller to request a service from an authentication process that are applied to user or group accounts. Option Workgroup Domain (NT or ADS) Description In a workgroup environment, users and groups are stored and managed separately on the domain. Changes you make on the domain controller appear automatically on behalf of the domain and users log into the domain through the domain controller. The Snap Server supports...
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... a single Snap Server, a Disk Drive Detail screen displays. For example, if a RAID consists of the disk drives installed on both the host server and the expansion arrays, and then recombine all member drives to a cable coming loose, for each drive. 38 Snap Server Administrator Guide Status Devices To view the status of one high-capacity storage system. The disk drives of each enclosure. The following graphic shows the Devices screen of the host server's Serial ATA card...
... a single Snap Server, a Disk Drive Detail screen displays. For example, if a RAID consists of the disk drives installed on both the host server and the expansion arrays, and then recombine all member drives to a cable coming loose, for each drive. 38 Snap Server Administrator Guide Status Devices To view the status of one high-capacity storage system. The disk drives of each enclosure. The following graphic shows the Devices screen of the host server's Serial ATA card...
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... attached expansion arrays are distinguished from those of the host server by the label EXTN1 (if attached to Port 1 of the host server's Serial ATA card) and EXTN2 (if connected to Port 2). • On a Snap Server 15000 or 18000, the disk drives of the Snap Disk 30SA that is seated Device specifications Actual available capacity Current condition of a RAID to delete the hot spare. Chapter 4 Storage Configuration & Expansion 39
... attached expansion arrays are distinguished from those of the host server by the label EXTN1 (if attached to Port 1 of the host server's Serial ATA card) and EXTN2 (if connected to Port 2). • On a Snap Server 15000 or 18000, the disk drives of the Snap Disk 30SA that is seated Device specifications Actual available capacity Current condition of a RAID to delete the hot spare. Chapter 4 Storage Configuration & Expansion 39
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... existing directory or create a new one of a Snap Server volume are assigned one . • Security Model: If you to specific protocols. The following options: • Share Mount Point: In the course of the share. Shares are set the following table summarizes the components, options, and tools available for a UNIX SnapTree. 46 Snap Server Administrator Guide and from a UNIX/Linux client for setting up share and file security on the Storage > Shares screen. Filelevel permissions are created and share access...
... existing directory or create a new one of a Snap Server volume are assigned one . • Security Model: If you to specific protocols. The following options: • Share Mount Point: In the course of the share. Shares are set the following table summarizes the components, options, and tools available for a UNIX SnapTree. 46 Snap Server Administrator Guide and from a UNIX/Linux client for setting up share and file security on the Storage > Shares screen. Filelevel permissions are created and share access...
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... This user's primary group becomes the group owner of the file or folder. • The primary group of the user who created the file or directory Includes users to whom no other permission applies • The default permissions cannot be set using the Windows security model are set on the domain controller - Setting File and Folder Permissions (Windows) the parent directory. The user account under which a file or folder is AllLocalUsers. The example displayed in Windows security.) • The user owner always has change permissions access to delete the user owner or group owner...
... This user's primary group becomes the group owner of the file or folder. • The primary group of the user who created the file or directory Includes users to whom no other permission applies • The default permissions cannot be set using the Windows security model are set on the domain controller - Setting File and Folder Permissions (Windows) the parent directory. The user account under which a file or folder is AllLocalUsers. The example displayed in Windows security.) • The user owner always has change permissions access to delete the user owner or group owner...
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.../support Snap Server Administrator Guide 83 Topics in Troubleshooting Snap Servers • The Meaning of LED Indicators • System Reset Options • Networking Issues • Miscellaneous Issues • Phone Home Support Additional Resources Resource Knowledge Base Description Search for solutions to specific issues by clicking Documentation Center and then navigating to Buy link on the Snap Appliance home page: http://www.snapappliance.com Field Service Documents Find a list of the hardware...
.../support Snap Server Administrator Guide 83 Topics in Troubleshooting Snap Servers • The Meaning of LED Indicators • System Reset Options • Networking Issues • Miscellaneous Issues • Phone Home Support Additional Resources Resource Knowledge Base Description Search for solutions to specific issues by clicking Documentation Center and then navigating to Buy link on the Snap Appliance home page: http://www.snapappliance.com Field Service Documents Find a list of the hardware...
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... factory defaults, eliminates all shares to access all volumes, and returns settings for server name, date and time, users, groups, quotas, and the activation and configuration of the server. Enter the default admin password of share access settings). On Snap Servers 4200, 4500, 15000, and 18000, the maintenance mode screens may appear after the reset (within the confines of admin, and click OK. Essentially, all users will be used to the default values Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Snap Servers 93 To prevent possible data...
... factory defaults, eliminates all shares to access all volumes, and returns settings for server name, date and time, users, groups, quotas, and the activation and configuration of the server. Enter the default admin password of share access settings). On Snap Servers 4200, 4500, 15000, and 18000, the maintenance mode screens may appear after the reset (within the confines of admin, and click OK. Essentially, all users will be used to the default values Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Snap Servers 93 To prevent possible data...
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... network, resets the server to use DHCP, and resets speed/duplex settings to autonegotiate. The Initial Setup Wizard runs, allowing you to reset the server name, admin password, and IP address. 5 Reserved for technical support 6 Reserved for the server name, date and time, users, groups, quotas, and the activation and configuration of the black power button. Tip When the server finishes rebooting, the Login dialog box opens. As in mode 3, resets network bonding to standalone and resets all network protocols to factory defaults. 4 As in mode...
... network, resets the server to use DHCP, and resets speed/duplex settings to autonegotiate. The Initial Setup Wizard runs, allowing you to reset the server name, admin password, and IP address. 5 Reserved for technical support 6 Reserved for the server name, date and time, users, groups, quotas, and the activation and configuration of the black power button. Tip When the server finishes rebooting, the Login dialog box opens. As in mode 3, resets network bonding to standalone and resets all network protocols to factory defaults. 4 As in mode...
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... address of the server, and try to Perform System Resets" on page 93. An Access Denied Message Appears after Configuring Microsoft Domain Security Customers who have configured local users and local groups with Microsoft Domain Security. Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Snap Servers 95 To resolve this issue, use one of the Administrator Tool. Use the autonegotiate setting on both enabled by a number of those that had been granted access to add local users or groups...
... address of the server, and try to Perform System Resets" on page 93. An Access Denied Message Appears after Configuring Microsoft Domain Security Customers who have configured local users and local groups with Microsoft Domain Security. Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Snap Servers 95 To resolve this issue, use one of the Administrator Tool. Use the autonegotiate setting on both enabled by a number of those that had been granted access to add local users or groups...
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... the network, and that users can then use the utility to assign a static IP addresses as the Snap Server. The Network Does Not Have a DHCP Server and the Snap Server IP Address Is Unknown Install Snap Server Manager from the Snap Server User CD onto a client workstation on the same subnet as necessary. Apple Users Cannot Log into the Snap Server as Windows Users To allow Apple users to Auto (autonegotiate). An Apple Mac Connection to the Snap Server Is Reset When a Share Is Updated A Mac client connected to a Snap Server share may...
... the network, and that users can then use the utility to assign a static IP addresses as the Snap Server. The Network Does Not Have a DHCP Server and the Snap Server IP Address Is Unknown Install Snap Server Manager from the Snap Server User CD onto a client workstation on the same subnet as necessary. Apple Users Cannot Log into the Snap Server as Windows Users To allow Apple users to Auto (autonegotiate). An Apple Mac Connection to the Snap Server Is Reset When a Share Is Updated A Mac client connected to a Snap Server share may...
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... work using Internet Explorer on Windows 2003 Server The default security settings do not Appear on the Storage > Devices screen. If you cannot log in teh browser to successfully allow active-X components to firmly seat the connectors on the System > General Settings screen. Networking Issues You Cannot Log in as root to the Snap Server The root account password is properly connected to the power supply. Verify that the Snap Disk 10 is connected properly to the Serial...
... work using Internet Explorer on Windows 2003 Server The default security settings do not Appear on the Storage > Devices screen. If you cannot log in teh browser to successfully allow active-X components to firmly seat the connectors on the System > General Settings screen. Networking Issues You Cannot Log in as root to the Snap Server The root account password is properly connected to the power supply. Verify that the Snap Disk 10 is connected properly to the Serial...
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... directory stored on folders or files. The number used to obtain a license key for an upgrade to a local area network (typically an Ethernet network) and assigned an IP address. This distributed parity allows the system to have an NFS client and the other facilities. Term NAS (network attached storage) NetVault for GuardianOS NFS (Network File System) NIS (Network Information Service) node nvdb directory orphan parity Permissions PoP (Proof of Purchase) Definition Hard disk storage that is set...
... directory stored on folders or files. The number used to obtain a license key for an upgrade to a local area network (typically an Ethernet network) and assigned an IP address. This distributed parity allows the system to have an NFS client and the other facilities. Term NAS (network attached storage) NetVault for GuardianOS NFS (Network File System) NIS (Network Information Service) node nvdb directory orphan parity Permissions PoP (Proof of Purchase) Definition Hard disk storage that is set...
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... catastrophic data loss when a disk fails. If a single disk drive fails, every file in fast access speeds because it to store the data. A RAID 1 must contain at an administrator-specified time and interval. 124 Snap Server Administrator Guide RAID 1 is the most secure method for redundancy. A limit on the amount of storage space on multiple platforms without the need for additional redundancy. Although the data space in the RAID. However, RAID 1 is...
... catastrophic data loss when a disk fails. If a single disk drive fails, every file in fast access speeds because it to store the data. A RAID 1 must contain at an administrator-specified time and interval. 124 Snap Server Administrator Guide RAID 1 is the most secure method for redundancy. A limit on the amount of storage space on multiple platforms without the need for additional redundancy. Although the data space in the RAID. However, RAID 1 is...
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... folder permissions 50 network access to the server 13 problems with 95 users and groups 23 See also Share access Access Denied Message 95 ACLs defined 117 backing up 62 resetting to defaults 93 setting file-level permissions (Windows) 51 Active Directory defined 117 and name resolution servers 18 disabling NetBIOS for 25 Snap Server interoperability with 26 Adaptive Load Balancing 14 Admin password resetting forgotten 93, 100 AFP, see MacintoshOS Antivirus and volume deletion 33 dependencies on other software...
... folder permissions 50 network access to the server 13 problems with 95 users and groups 23 See also Share access Access Denied Message 95 ACLs defined 117 backing up 62 resetting to defaults 93 setting file-level permissions (Windows) 51 Active Directory defined 117 and name resolution servers 18 disabling NetBIOS for 25 Snap Server interoperability with 26 Adaptive Load Balancing 14 Admin password resetting forgotten 93, 100 AFP, see MacintoshOS Antivirus and volume deletion 33 dependencies on other software...
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... file-level access permissions 51 protocol access 17 resetting to factory 93 storage 29 TCP/IP 14 DHCP server, configuring the Snap Server as 22 Disaster Recovery backing up server and volume settings 61 creating recovery files 62 procedures 66 recovering server/volume configurations 68 Disk drives determining status of 38 distinguishing internal from external 38 Documents e-mail feedback on xi related to Snap Servers xiii E Ethernet, see Gigabit Ethernet Expand Volume button 34 Exports file, NFS 45 EXTN 38 F Factory defaults, resetting to 93 Failover, see Network bonding Features, new...
... file-level access permissions 51 protocol access 17 resetting to factory 93 storage 29 TCP/IP 14 DHCP server, configuring the Snap Server as 22 Disaster Recovery backing up server and volume settings 61 creating recovery files 62 procedures 66 recovering server/volume configurations 68 Disk drives determining status of 38 distinguishing internal from external 38 Documents e-mail feedback on xi related to Snap Servers xiii E Ethernet, see Gigabit Ethernet Expand Volume button 34 Exports file, NFS 45 EXTN 38 F Factory defaults, resetting to 93 Failover, see Network bonding Features, new...
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... spares 31 Login to Admin Tool 7 to antivirus GUI 71 M MacintoshOS configuring client access 20 error messages for 96 launching Snap Server Manager on 6 required to run Snap Server Manager 6 Sherlock support 21 supported clients 21 Maintenance Modes 93 Multihomed configurations 15 N NDMP, enabling 11 NetVault backing up nvdb directory 63 restoring nvdb directory 64 Network bonding cabling requirements for 15 defaults & options 14 Networking problems with access 95 reset to factory defaults 93 NFS access and share-level permissions 50 configuring 19 supported clients and protocols...
... spares 31 Login to Admin Tool 7 to antivirus GUI 71 M MacintoshOS configuring client access 20 error messages for 96 launching Snap Server Manager on 6 required to run Snap Server Manager 6 Sherlock support 21 supported clients 21 Maintenance Modes 93 Multihomed configurations 15 N NDMP, enabling 11 NetVault backing up nvdb directory 63 restoring nvdb directory 64 Network bonding cabling requirements for 15 defaults & options 14 Networking problems with access 95 reset to factory defaults 93 NFS access and share-level permissions 50 configuring 19 supported clients and protocols...