Administrator
(e.g., Business Owner)
Primary Setup Tasks
• Physically connects the WD
Sentinel server to the network.
• Configures the WD Sentinel
server itself. This is a one-time
procedure.
• Connects a Windows PC to the
WD Sentinel server by installing
Connector software on it.
Primary Interface
Dashboard—Logs in using the
Administrator password (no
username required).
Primary Dashboard Tasks
• Sets up user accounts and
assigns permissions.
• Manages shared folders.
• Sets up and manages automatic
backup schedule.
• Manages WD Sentinel server
settings, resolves any alerts, and
monitors server performance.
• Sets up Remote Web Access.
• Manages updates.
User Types
(e.g., Employees)
Primary Interface
Launchpad—Logs in using the
assigned user name and password.
Primary Launchpad Tasks
• Accesses data on shared
storage.
• Starts manual backups.
• Connects to the WD Sentinel
server by Remote Web Access.
Users
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