Preface - Adaptec 5325301507 Administrator's Manual

Audience and Purpose
This guide is intended for system and network administrators charged with
installing and maintaining SnapServers on their network. We assume the
administrator is familiar with the basic concepts and tasks of multiplatform
network administration.
This guide provides information on the installation, configuration, security, and
maintenance of SnapServers. It also provides information on installing and using
the following utilities and software components:
• The Administration Tool
• SnapServer Manager (SSM)
• VSS/VDS Hardware Provider
• Computer Associates eTrust Antivirus (CA eTrust Antivirus)
• Third-party backup agents
Some of the information presented in this manual (particularly the Storage
Configuration and Expansion sections) applies only to SnapServers with four (4) or
more drives. Users of the SnapServer 110 and SnapServer 210 are encouraged to
consult the User's Guide for SnapServer 110 and 210 as their primary reference and to
refer to this Administrator's Guide for advanced guidelines.
Service and Technical Support
For an immediate response to a service inquiry, use our Expert Knowledge Base
System at http://www.snapserver.com/kb. If you are unable to resolve your issue
through the Knowledge Base, you can forward the question to our Technical
Support department who will then e-mail you with a response. To obtain additional
service or technical support for your SnapServer, call 1.888.343.SNAP.
Notes and Cautions
Conventions used to call out useful or important information are described below:
A note presents time-saving shortcuts related to the main topic.
Note
A caution alerts you to potential hardware or software issues or hazards in
Note
the configuration or operation of SnapServers. Consider cautions carefully before
proceeding with any operation.

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